2024-08-28 02:08:34
Cacique will take to the field with the aim of reaching the quarterfinals of the competition, which they have not played in for six years.
Colo Colo Visit this Tuesday to Junior from Barranquilla for the return of the round of 16 of the Libertadores Cupwith the mission of continuing their continental dream.
The Cacique landed in Colombia at a good time, since it comes from adding three points last weekend after beating Coquimbo Unido 2-0, where Jorge Almirón stopped on the field a team with several rotations thinking about tonight’s game.
Colo Colo will face Junior with a small cushion, after win the first leg 1-0 at the Estadio Monumental last week. The Albos in that match showed high pressure and a great possession game, which ended up tipping the score in their favor thanks to Vicente Pizarro’s goal.
Due to the above, those led by Jorge Almirón only They need a draw to classify the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadoresan event they have not played in for six years. If the Chilean team loses by one goal, the tie will be decided by penalty kicks.
Colo Colo and Junior’s probable lineup for today’s match
Just hours away from the crucial duel, There is only one doubt Regarding the starting eleven with which El Cacique will take to the field. This has to do with Arturo Vidal, who was affected in the run-up to the last match and it is being evaluated whether he will be present at the start or if he will be on the bench.
If the white coach decides otherwise, Colo Colo would line up with the same team as last week.
In this way, Almirón will plan the classic 4-3-3 with: Brayan Cortes in the arch; Mauricio Isla, Maximiliano Falcon, Emiliano Amor and Erick Wiemberg in defense; Esteban Pavez, Vicente Pizarro and Carlos Palacios in the midfield; Marcos Bolados, Javier Correa and Lucas Cepeda in the attack.
For its part, Junior de Barranquilla would line up with: Santiago Mele in the arch; Edwin Herrera, Gabriel Fuentes, Jermein Peña and Emmanuel Olivera in defense; Didier Moreno, Victor Cantillo, Luis Gonzalez and Yairo Moreno in the midfield; and Carlos Bacca in front.
What time and where to watch the Colo Colo vs. Junior match live in the Copa Libertadores?
Junior de Barranquilla will host Colo Colo at the Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium this Tuesday, August 20 at 8:30 p.m. (Chile time).
The second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 will be broadcast on TV by means of the signal of Chilevisión and ESPN Premium. In streamingthe commitment will be available through the platform Disney+ and Chilevisión.cl.