Barracas Central visit Olimpia dreaming of a historic upset in Asunción | OneFootball

El Guapo visits the leaders of the group and Paraguayan football hoping to claim a historic win in the Sudamericana.

Barracas Central will face Olimpia this Wednesday starting at 9:00 p.m. at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium, for the second matchday of Group G in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. Rubén Darío Insúa’s team will try to pull off an upset in Asunción against one of the group’s favorites and keep its international dream alive.

The Paraguayan side’s current form could hardly be better. Olimpia comfortably leads the local Apertura tournament and opened its campaign with a solid 2-0 win over Audax Italiano in Chile, a result that left it at the top of the group. With a well-established core and high-quality players, the team coached by Pablo “Vitamina” Sánchez will look to make the most of its home advantage and experience in continental competitions.

On the other side, Barracas arrives full of hope after a promising start in the Sudamericana, where it drew 0-0 with Vasco da Gama in a match that left a positive impression. However, its domestic campaign has been inconsistent, mixing good results with uneven performances. Even so, the “Gallego”’s team is clinging to the chance to make history in Paraguay.

With names like Iván Tapia in playmaking and Jhonatan Candia up front, El Guapo will try to hurt a rival that also has key players such as Iván Leguizamón and Sebastián Ferreira. The challenge will be to maintain the intensity and take advantage of the chances that come their way.

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