Fortaleza crushed Nacional Potosí at home with an unexpected 5-0 thrashing in a match where the visitors offered no resistance against a Brazilian side that showcased its dominance from the outset in the second round of Group D of the Copa Sudamericana. The goals for the hosts were scored by Hércules, Juan Martín Lucero with an extraordinary brace, a goal from Yago Pikachu, and Imanol Machuca.

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The first half was completely dominated by the "Tricolor de Acero", who began their siege on the opposition goal with a stunning strike from Hércules Pereira, who, after a rebound from a corner kick, found himself with the ball at the edge of the box and opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a long-range shot. Later on, the cunning and good form of Juan Martín Lucero extended the home side's lead with two goals in the 16th and 29th minutes, respectively.

In the second half, Fortaleza kept up the pressure and increased their advantage shortly after the restart with a goal from Yago Pikachu in the 48th minute and another from Imanol Machuca in the 58th minute, thus sealing a comprehensive victory and demonstrating why they are a formidable team and one of the few that can challenge Boca Juniors, whom they will face at home in the next round of the Copa Conmebol Sudamericana.

With this result, Fortaleza sits atop Group D with six points, just ahead of Boca Juniors, who have four points, while Nacional Potosí occupies third place with only one point.