Athletico-PR and Libertad make the return game of the Libertadores round of 16

Vice-leader of the Brasileirão, Hurricane tries to secure classification in the competition after winning 2-1 in the first game.

Athletico is in Paraguay to face Libertad on Tuesday, at 21:30 (Brasília time), at Defensores Del Chaco, for the return game of the round of 16 of the final of the Libertadores. In the first leg, Hurricane got the better and won by 2 to 1. A draw is enough for the rubro-negro to advance to the quarterfinals. Libertad’s simple victory takes the decision to penalties.

Athletico’s highlight of the season, Vitor Roque has chances to appear in place of Pablo in the starting lineup. Young Vitor Roque debuted in the competition and scored one of the goals in the 2-1 victory at Arena da Baixada. In the following game, for the Brasileiro, the 17-year-old forward also scored in the 2-0 triumph against leader Palmeiras, at Allianz Parque.

Felipão makes a certain change in relation to the first game: the entry of Canobbio. Recovered from swelling in the ankle, the striker entered the second stage against the Paraguayan team and started at the weekend. Thus, Pedro Rocha leaves the initial formation. He was left out of the match against Palmeiras to not complete the seventh game for the Brasileirão-his future remains uncertain.

Paraguayan champion in advance, Libertad also spared several holders in the 4-0 rout against Resistencia, away from home. The alvinegro team has only one defeat, precisely to the Brazilian team, in the last eight games. Coach Daniel Garnero has all players available.

History of Libertad vs Athletico Paranaense match

5 games in total: 1 Libertad win and 4 CAP wins

3 Libertad goals and 7 CAP goals

CAP 2×1 Libertad – Libertadores – 06/28/22

CAP 2×0 Libertad – Libertadores – 05/18/22

Libertad 1×0 CAP – Libertadores – 04/26/22

Libertad and Athletico Paranaense statistics in Libertadores 2022

Libertad

. Average of 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded

. 1/7 games without conceding a goal

. Average of 14.0 shots and 4.9 corners

. 50.1% ball possession

. Average of 0.7 impediments

. Average of 9.4 fouls and 2.4 yellow cards

Atletico-PR

. Average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded

. 3/7 games without conceding a goal

. Average of 16.3 shots and 6.1 corners

. 59.1% ball possession

. Average of 0.9 impediments

. Average of 10.6 fouls and 2.6 yellow cards