Rosario Central already through, chase top spot at Independiente del Valle | OneFootball

El Canalla visits the Ecuadorian side this Wednesday for the final matchday of Copa Libertadores Group H. Jorge Almirón’s team needs at least a draw to finish top of the group and have home advantage in the round of 16.

Independiente del Valle and Rosario Central will face off this Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. at the Banco Guayaquil Stadium, for the sixth and final matchday of Copa Libertadores Group H. Jorge Almirón’s team arrives as the group leader and unbeaten, knowing that a draw will be enough to secure first place and home-field advantage in the round of 16.

The Ecuadorian side has already booked its place in the next round thanks to the ten points earned in the first five matchdays. However, it needs a win to overtake Canalla in the standings. With a victory, Independiente del Valle will reach 13 points and move into first place by virtue of the head-to-head tiebreaker, following the 0-0 draw at the Gigante de Arroyito on the opening matchday.

In addition, Matagigantes is enjoying an excellent run domestically. Joaquín Papa’s team leads the Ecuadorian league with 34 points, eight clear of its closest challengers, Universidad Católica and Barcelona SC.

Rosario Central, meanwhile, comes in with a solid Libertadores campaign, having won four of its five matches so far and still unbeaten. The only draw came precisely against Independiente del Valle in Rosario. Jorge Almirón’s team will look to maintain the high level it has shown in the group stage and finish qualification as one of the tournament’s best group winners.

Looking ahead, Central also has the Copa Argentina round of 32 on the horizon, where it will face Estudiantes de La Plata next Sunday, May 31, in a clash that promises to be one of the most attractive of the semester.

Probable lineup for Independiente del Valle

Aldair Quintana; Daykol Romero, Mateo Carabajal, Juan Viacava, Layan Loor; Jordy Alcívar; Justin Lerma, Júnior Sornoza, Emerson Pata, Arón Rodríguez; Carlos González or Djorkaeff Reasco. Head coach: Joaquín Papa.

Probable lineup for Rosario Central

Jeremías Ledesma; Emanuel Coronel, Facundo Mallo, Ignacio Ovando, Alexis Soto; Franco Ibarra, Vicente Pizarro; Enzo Giménez, Ángel Di María, Jaminton Campaz; Enzo Copetti. Head coach: Jorge Almirón.

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