Cerro Porteño boosted by returns but face doubts for Palmeiras Libertadores tie | OneFootball

Cerro Porteño host Palmeiras in the Conmebol Libertadores last 16 on Wednesday at 19:00, at the Nueva Olla in Asunción. The first leg ended 1-1 at the Nubank Parque.

According to Globo.com, midfielder Piris da Motta and forward César Bobadilla trained as normal on Monday after muscular issues and are expected to bolster the side. Bobadilla started the first leg but missed the club’s most recent match.

Centre-back Matías Pérez remains a doubt with a calf muscle tear, and midfielder Cecílio Domínguez is also uncertain with adductor pain. Both trained separately.

Ariel Holan rested players in the win over San Lorenzo on Sunday, in the fifth round of the Torneo Clausura 2026, and will use Tuesday’s session to settle his line-up.

The first-leg XI was Roffo, Quintana, Velázquez, Chaparro, Cañete, Morel, Gamarra, Bobadilla, Fabricio Domínguez, Cecílio Domínguez and Vegetti.

Source: Globo.com

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