Metropolitanos thrashed Rayo Zuliano and secured their place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores

Published at: 12/10/2026 03:12 PM

At the UCV Olympic Stadium, Metropolitanos FC thrashed Deportivo Rayo Zuliano 4-0, securing first place in the cumulative table, achieving direct entry to the group stage of the 2027 Copa Libertadores.

The great figure of the night was the Ecuadorian striker Kavier Ortiz, who commanded the victory with a double at 32' and 59'. The other two goals were an own goal scored by Colombian Santiago Garcés in the 29th minute and one by José Riasco in 89'.

With this resounding victory, the team led by Francesco Stifano reached 56 points in the cumulative table, thus guaranteeing first place and the ticket to the Libertadores 2027 group round, in what will be their second participation in the top continental tournament.

Mazo News Team