Deportivo Riestra host Montevideo City Torque in the Copa Sudamericana | OneFootball

El Malevo has just ended its losing streak in the local tournament and now wants to carry that momentum into the Sudamericana against an unbeaten group leader.

Deportivo Riestra and Montevideo City Torque will face off this Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. at Pedro Bidegain Stadium, on Matchday 3 of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana Group F. Guillermo Duró’s team is on the rise and will be looking for its first win in the competition.

Riestra’s current form has taken a much-needed turn. The 2-0 win over Independiente ended a long drought and restored confidence to a team that no longer has a chance in the Apertura, but is now fully focused on the international stage. In the Sudamericana, it has yet to win: it drew with Palestino and lost to Grêmio, so it needs all three points to stay alive.

On the other side will be a rival in excellent continental form. City Torque, coached by Marcelo Méndez, leads the group with a perfect record after beating Grêmio and Palestino. Although its campaign in the Uruguayan league has been inconsistent, the team arrives full of confidence and eager to take another firm step toward qualification.

The match looks like a turning point for the Argentine side: a win would put it back in the fight, while a loss could seriously damage its hopes. Riestra needs to make the most of its emotional boost and be strong at home to keep dreaming big.

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