Santos’ last-16 opponents Macará knocked out by second-tier Gualaceo in Copa Ecuador | OneFootball

Macará, Santos’ opponents in the Copa Sudamericana last 16, were knocked out of the Copa Ecuador on Wednesday. They drew 1-1 with second-tier Gualaceo in normal time, then lost 4-3 on penalties.

According to Diario Do Peixe, Macará are third in LigaPro on 35 points, 20 behind leaders Independiente del Valle. They remain in the places that would qualify for the next phase.

Their continental form has been stronger. The Ecuadorian side topped Group A to reach the last 16 directly, finishing ahead of Tigre of Argentina, América de Cali of Colombia and Alianza Atlético of Peru.

Santos came through the playoffs by beating Venezuela’s Universidad Central twice, 4-1 away then 4-2 at Vila Belmiro, for an 8-3 aggregate.

Conmebol has yet to confirm dates and kick-off times for Santos v Macará in the last 16. The winners will face Red Bull Bragantino or Atlético-MG in the quarter-finals.

Source: Diario Do Peixe