Palmeiras pair return to Paraguay to face Cerro Porteño in Libertadores decider | OneFootball

Gustavo Gómez and Mauricio return to Paraguay on Wednesday 19, this time to represent Palmeiras, for a decisive second leg against Cerro Porteño. A quarter-final place is on the line.

According to Nosso Palestra, the pair are back only weeks after featuring for Paraguay at the World Cup.

Gómez arrives as a leading figure in Paraguayan football. Captain of the national team during the tournament, the centre-back led on and off the pitch. Now back with Palmeiras, he will face Cerro Porteño in his home country.

Mauricio also returns after a standout World Cup. The midfielder emerged as one of Paraguay’s positive surprises and used the opportunity to earn space in the squad. Wearing green, he now aims to help Palmeiras knock out one of the country’s leading clubs.

With the first leg drawn 1-1, Palmeiras must win at the Nueva Olla to reach the quarter-finals. Another draw would take the contest to penalties.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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