Cacique Medina urges respect for Corinthians before Libertadores quarter-final | OneFootball

Cacique Medina has underlined respect for Corinthians and praised their technical quality before Estudiantes' Copa Libertadores quarter-final first leg. According to Meu Timao, the Argentine coach assessed the Brazilians' strengths on the eve of the meeting.

The tie begins at 21:30 on Wednesday at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata.

Estudiantes advanced by beating Universidad Católica, drawing 1-1 away then winning 3-0 at home. Medina's side are winless in two league games, a 0-0 draw with Newell's Old Boys then a 1-0 defeat to Vélez Sarsfield.

Corinthians edged past Rosario Central, a 0-0 first leg preceding a home win despite playing with one man fewer from the start of the second half. Memphis Depay combined with Breno Bidon to score at Neo Química Arena. In the Campeonato Brasileiro, Fernando Diniz's team have four straight defeats, most recently 2-1 against Chapecoense on Sunday.

Medina highlighted Corinthians' speed, verticality and passing, noting their individuals connect well across all lines. He sees a side that look to progress with the ball through sustained combinations.

For the first leg, he said success rests on neutralising strengths, creating their own chances and, above all, being clinical. He hopes the rhythm and flow favour Estudiantes so they can generate more opportunities and convert them.

Set pieces have been a particular focus, with Medina noting tight Libertadores ties can hinge on dead balls. He flagged Corinthians' aerial power and the shooting of Memphis Depay and Garro, while insisting his team have their own weapons.

Source: Meu Timao

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