Two Libertadores last-16 first legs on Thursday 13 | OneFootball

The Copa Libertadores knockout stage continues on Thursday 13, with two last-16 first legs. Mirassol host LDU at 19:00 at Estádio Maião, then Rosario Central face Corinthians at 21:30 at Estádio Gigante de Arroyito. All times Brasília time, coverage on ESPN and Disney+.

Mirassol and LDU meet for the third time this season after splitting their group-stage ties, each winning 2-0. The Ecuadorians advanced as group winners on tiebreaker.

Mirassol are battling relegation in the Brasileirão and are out of the Copa do Brasil, so view the Libertadores as a genuine title opportunity. They arrive off back-to-back defeats, to Grêmio in the national knockout and Cruzeiro in the league.

LDU are also in a sticky spell, six matches without a win after topping their section. The run led to Tiago Nunes being dismissed, with Argentine coach Gustavo Álvarez taking over.

Corinthians have prioritised the Libertadores after their Copa do Brasil exit and beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0 in the league last time out. Fernando Diniz’s side progressed as Group E winners with 11 points.

Rosario Central posted the third-best record of the group stage while finishing runners-up in Group H on 13 points. Since the World Cup hiatus, they have two wins, one draw and one defeat in four Argentine league matches.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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