The qualification of Juventud de Las Piedras for the Copa Libertadores after a 1-1 draw with Progreso has caused a wide media echo in both Uruguay and Argentina, marking a historic achievement for the club. The draw allowed the team, led by Diego Monarriz, to secure a place in the main continental tournament, an unprecedented success highlighted by various journalistic perspectives in both countries. In Argentina, the newspaper Olé presented the event as a 'historic milestone with an Argentine seal', focusing its coverage on the decisive role of coaches Diego Monarriz and Sebastián Ariel Méndez. The latter is remembered for his time as an assistant to Diego Armando Maradona at Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. The outlet highlighted the technical staff's ability to restructure a team that, at the start of the season, was not among the favorites and ultimately achieved a sporting feat that excites the entire city of Las Piedras. Meanwhile, Uruguayan portals El País and Montevideo Portal offered more comprehensive coverage of the phenomenon, explaining the qualification from an institutional and economic perspective. The squad also includes Thomas Rodríguez, son of the legendary midfielder Leo Rodríguez and former player of Banfield, and the experienced goalkeeper Sebastián Sosa, with a career at Boca Juniors, Vélez Sarsfield, and Independiente. Olé's article emphasized that this Argentine component not only contributed high caliber but also leadership and experience in decisive moments. El Observador, one of Uruguay's leading newspapers, also agreed to highlight the Argentine influence on Juventud's promotion and subsequent qualification. Among the most prominent names are Franco Soldano and Emmanuel Mas, former players of Boca Juniors; Iván Rossi, with a past at River Plate; and Ramiro Peralta, a product of Rosario Central's youth academy. Both media outlets underscored the key role of the investor group Fénix Entertainment, led by Marcelo Fígoli, which provided financial stability, logistical resources, and a growth strategy that transformed the club in a short time.
