Hurricane tries to win second in the competition while São Paulo seek the first international title in history
It’s decision! It is worth the international cup! In a single game, Atlético and Red Bull Bragantino decide the title of the Copa Sudamericana this Saturday, at 17:00 (GMT), at the Centenário stadium, in Montevideo, Uruguay. No advantages, in case of a tie, the dispute will go to penalties.
Hurricane is looking for the bi-championship of the competition, after having won the first cup in 2018. This year, the team reaches the decision after beating Peñarol, from Uruguay, in the semifinal. In 12 games played at the Sudamericana, there were ten wins and two defeats.
For the match soon, Atlético must maintain a base considered to be the starting point in the games and have gained strength since the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, after easily eliminating favorite Flamengo. With that, the coach must follow with three defenders, Erick and Cittadini in the middle and with Terans, Nikão and Kayzer in front. They go to defender Lucas Halter (injury to his left foot) and forward Matheus Babi (injury to his knee). The two only return in 2022.
Bragantino, who returned to an international competition after 25 years, is seeking the first continental title in the club’s history. In the semifinals, a team eliminated from Libertad, from Paraguay. The team’s campaign in the Sudamericana has nine wins, one draw and two defeats.
The main doubt in the lineup of Massa Bruta is in midfield. Lucas Evangelista and Eric Ramires were rushed to have playing conditions. However, an entry from them is doubtful. If the two are unable to start, coach Maurício Barbieri has some alternatives. Backing up midfielder Praxedes and putting left-back Luan Cândido in the middle or putting forward Helinho in the frame, with more Praxedes further back. Raul (surgery on the right knee), Bruno Tubarão (ankle injury), Emi Martínez (inscribed in the Sudamericana by Nacional-URU) and Léo Realpe (ligament injury) are not on the field today.
