A tie is enough for the teams to confirm the classification and first place of the group
After the troubled Tuesday for Brazilian football in the Copa Libertadores, Wednesday can bring joy to fans of Atlético-MG and Flamengo, who enter the field soon enough to make the qualification for the octaves with a round in advance.
In Maracanã, the red-black receives LDU (EQU), at 21h (Brasília time). Leader of group G with 10 points, Flamengo only needs a tie to stamp the passport for the next phase of the competition and consolidate in the first place of the group with a round in advance. LDU, on the other hand, with four points, is third and only victory matters to stay alive in the competition. That’s because Velez (ARG) has six points and is currently the runner-up. Argentines today face the Unión La Calera flashlight that has two points.
Flamengo is going full strength for the duel. Only defender Rodrigo Caio should be spared, to follow the process of physical recovery. Bruno Viana and Gustavo Henrique compete for the spot to play alongside Willian Arão. Goalkeeper Diego Alves is also out of the game recovering from injury. On the LDU side, the team will not be able to count on Ezequiel Piovi, sent off in the last round and Juan Kaprof, injured.
Also at 9 pm (Brasília time) Atlético-MG visits Cerro Porteño (PAR) at La Olla stadium. With 10 points, the rooster leads group H while Cerro is second with seven points. A draw is enough for the mining team to confirm the leadership and classification before the last round. In the other game of the group, América de Cali (COL) has a single point and already eliminated, receives La Guaira (VEN), third place with three points, but still with mathematical chances of classification.
To start soon, Atlético-MG will not count on Savarino and Bueno. Rafael and Celebe, injured, also do not go to the field. Keno and Allan must return to the starting lineup for the duel. Cerro Porteño must go with maximum strength, since there is no embezzlement. It remains to be seen whether the Brazilian Mateus Gonçalves or Argentine Carrizo will be the open strikers on the right side.
