Real Cartagena has revealed its starting lineup for tonight’s crucial match against Envigado, corresponding to the second leg of the third round of the Copa Colombia. The match, which will be played at the Jaime Morón León stadium, promises to be an exciting duel where the heroic team will seek to overturn the 2-0 deficit suffered in the first leg.
The team, managed by Sebastián Viera, will take the field with Aldo Montes in goal. The defense will consist of Carlos Paternina, Deivi Barrios, Diego Osío, and Jhon Barrios, who will be responsible for keeping the goal clean and preventing any offensive attempts from Envigado. In midfield, the coach has opted for a solid formation with Fabián Cuero, Jesús Espinoza, Jairo Ditta, and Robert Lara. Juan José Salcedo and Miguel Murillo will be in charge of leading the attack and looking for the goals that will allow Real Cartagena to continue advancing in the tournament. I invite you to read: Against Junior? Possible rivals for Real Cartagena if they eliminate Envigado
On the substitute bench will be Miguel Benavides, Ignacio Artola, Mateo Castillo, Michel Covea, Dilmer Tobar, Jhon Valencia, and Yhonier López, who will be ready to enter and contribute to the team if necessary. The depth of the bench will be key in a match that may require tactical changes or greater energy in the final minutes.
Possible rivals and classified to the Round of 16
If they come back and win this phase against the oranges, Real Cartagena could face well-known teams in Colombian football, such as Atlético Nacional, América de Cali, or Junior de Barranquilla, who have already secured their spot in the Round of 16. I invite you to read: Is it better for Real Cartagena to say goodbye to the Cup today?
The teams that are already qualified for the Round of 16 of the Cup are: Águilas Doradas, Alianza FC, América de Cali, Atlético Nacional, Boyacá Chicó, Deportes Tolima, Deportivo Cali, Deportivo Pasto, Equidad, Independiente Medellín, Junior de Barranquilla, Millonarios, Fortaleza, Bucaramanga, and Jaguares. The matchups will be determined by a draw that will take place in the coming days.