Platense host Coquimbo Unido in Libertadores last 16 opener | OneFootball

Platense face Chile’s Coquimbo Unido on Wednesday at 19.00 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores 2026 last 16. The tie opens at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López.

According to SuperDepor.com, Paraguayan Juan Gabriel Benítez will referee, with VAR handled by Ulises Mereles, and coverage on Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium.

Martín Palermo’s side aim to make home advantage count in a landmark season, the club’s first in international competition. They reached the knockouts after finishing second in their group on 10 points, with three wins, one draw and two defeats.

Qualification was sealed by a 2-0 victory over Corinthians in São Paulo. Palermo has recently returned to the dugout, starting his new spell with a 1-0 win at Independiente in Avellaneda in the Torneo Clausura.

Coquimbo Unido topped their group with 10 points, ahead of Deportes Tolima, Nacional of Uruguay and Universitario of Perú. Hernán Caputto’s team are enjoying one of the strongest periods in their history after winning a first Chilean title in 2025, then the Supercopa.

The second leg is scheduled for Wednesday 19 August at 19.00 at Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso in Coquimbo, where the quarter-finalists will be decided.

Source: SuperDepor.com

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