Palmeiras pair face Paraguay again, now for Cerro, in Libertadores | OneFootball

Gustavo Gómez and Mauricio will return to Paraguay this Wednesday (19), but this time to represent Palmeiras. Just a few weeks after representing the national team at the World Cup, the two will be back in the country looking to secure qualification for the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarterfinals.

Paraguayans at home

Gómez heads into the match as one of the main figures in Paraguayan football. Captain of the national team during its World Cup campaign, the center-back was one of the squad’s leaders on and off the pitch. Now, back with Palmeiras, he will face Cerro Porteño on Paraguayan soil.

Mauricio also returns to the country after standing out at the World Cup. The midfielder was one of Paraguay’s pleasant surprises during the tournament and made the most of the opportunity to earn his place in the national team. Now, wearing the green-and-white shirt, he will have the task of helping Palmeiras eliminate one of Paraguay’s top clubs.

On the other side, Ramón Sosa also took part in Paraguay’s World Cup campaign, but he will not be able to face his country on the pitch. The forward suffered a muscle injury and will miss the decisive match.

In search of a spot

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Palmeiras need to win at Nueva Olla to advance to the quarterfinals. Another draw will send the tie to penalties.

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