Estudiantes visit Cusco, seeking win to avoid trouble in Copa Libertadores | OneFootball

Estudiantes visit Cusco, Peru this Wednesday in the Copa Libertadores. They are second in their group, but a defeat could push them out of the qualification spots.

Estudiantes de La Plata will face a decisive Copa Libertadores match this Wednesday. Starting at 7 p.m., they will visit Cusco of Peru at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium for the fourth matchday of Group A, with the obligation to secure a win that would bring them closer to the round of 16 and give them more breathing room in the standings.

A key match in a very tight group for Estudiantes

The La Plata side comes into the match in second place with five points, the result of one win and two draws. While they still control their own destiny to advance, the margin is slim: a loss in Peru could leave them outside the qualification spots in a group that remains wide open.

The referee for the match will be Ecuadorian Guillermo Guerrero, while Franklin Congo will be in charge of VAR. The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium.

An opportunity against the weakest opponent

Heading into the match, Cusco appears to be the most beatable team in the group. They have not picked up any points so far in the tournament, and their goal is to fight for third place, which would allow them to continue in the Copa Sudamericana. However, playing at home and the altitude always represent an added challenge.

Estudiantes already know what it means to beat them in this edition, but now they will have to confirm that superiority in a much more demanding context.

Focused, but without losing sight of the domestic front

The team managed by Eduardo Domínguez is enjoying a strong run in Argentine football. They finished as leaders of Zone A in the Apertura Tournament and are hopeful of challenging for the title, with a round-of-16 clash against Racing.

However, before that match, all their energy is focused on the Libertadores. In Cusco, El Pincha is playing for much more than three points: a big part of its international future is on the line.

Possible lineups for Cusco and Estudiantes

Cusco: Pedro Díaz; José Zevallos, Álvaro Ampuero, Aldair Fuentes, Marlon Ruidías; José Manzaneda, Diego Soto, Oswaldo Valenzuela, Nicolás Silva; Facundo Callejo and Gabriel Carabajal. Coach: Alejandro Orfila.

Estudiantes (LP): Fernando Muslera; Gastón Benedetti, Tomás Palacios, Leandro González Pírez, Eric Meza; Mikel Amondarain, Gabriel Neves; Edwuin Cetré, Facundo Farías, Tiago Palacios; Guido Carrillo. Coach: Alexander Medina.

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