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

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 play the round of 16 second leg at home.

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

The Ecuadorian side has already qualified for the next round thanks to the ten points earned in the first five matches. However, it needs a win to overtake Canalla in the standings. With a victory, Independiente del Valle would reach 13 points and move into first place on head-to-head advantage, following the 0-0 draw at the Gigante de Arroyito on the opening matchday.

In addition, Matagigantes is enjoying a great run domestically. The team coached by Joaquín Papa leads the Ecuadorian league with 34 points, eight ahead of its closest challengers, Universidad Católica and Barcelona SC.

For its part, Rosario Central arrives with a solid Libertadores campaign, having won four of its five matches and still unbeaten. The only draw came precisely against Independiente del Valle in Rosario. Jorge Almirón’s team will try 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 appealing 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. 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. Coach: Jorge Almirón.

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