Olimpia, the newly crowned champion of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, returned to winning form on Thursday, May 14, defeating Recoleta 3-2 in the penultimate round of the tournament. The match, played at the Erico Galeano Stadium in Capiatá, was part of the holiday schedule for Paraguay's Independence Day, according to Unicanal.
Olimpia had secured the title three matches earlier, but the team showed no signs of complacency as they edged Recoleta in a closely contested game. The victory marked a positive rebound after the championship celebrations.
The match was one of several scheduled for the 21st round of the Apertura, as the tournament approaches its final stages. Unicanal also noted that earlier in the week, Cerro Porteño and Guaraní played out a goalless draw at La Nueva Olla, while Libertad faced Sportivo 2 de Mayo at La Huerta de Tuyucuá.
The result keeps Olimpia's momentum ahead of the final round, though the title is already decided.