Club Atlético Lanús hosts the LDU Quito this Tuesday, April 28th, at 7pm, at Estadio Ciudad by Lanús, for the third round of Grupo G by Copa Libertadores. The Argentine team is looking for important points at home after mixed results in the group stage. LDU leads the group and arrives with a good initial performance.
Mauricio Pellegrino assembled the team based on experienced players. The 4-2-3-1 formation should have Nahuel Losada in goal. The defense has Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz as captain, José Canale and Sasha Marcich. In the middle, Agustín Medina and Felipe Peña Biafore act as flyers. The attack has Eduardo Salvio, Marcelino Moreno, Luciano Besozzi and Ramiro Carrera at the forefront.
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The home team is experiencing a period of recovery this season. Pellegrino counts on the return of important pieces for the confrontation. Izquierdoz brings leadership in defense. Salvio, with experience at big clubs, adds speed on the flanks.
- Carlos Izquierdoz returns to being starter and captain
- Eduardo Salvio wins place in the offensive sector
- Marcelino Moreno organizes plays in the middle
- Ramiro Carrera acts more advanced
- Nahuel Losada continues as main goalkeeper
Lanús has one point in the group so far. A victory puts the team in contention for the top positions. The stadium must have a good audience to support the local team.
LDU arrives as leader and maintains offensive scheme
Tiago Nunes commands LDU, which leads Grupo G with six points in two rounds. The Ecuadorian team won their initial commitments and is looking to extend their advantage. The 3-4-3 formation should have Gonzalo Valle in goal, with José Quintero, Gian Franco Allala and Luis Segovia in defense.
In the middle, Jesús Pretell, Gabriel Villamil and Yerlin Quiñónez act. The attack relies on Deyverson, Jeison Medina and another speed name. LDU has a good recent record against Argentine teams, but faces pressure away from home.
Transmissão live and match details
The match is broadcast exclusively on Paramount+ for Brasil. Torcedores can monitor all bids on the platform. The referee is Jose Cabero Rebolledo, from Chile. Ele has a moderate card average in international games.
Lanús and LDU have already faced each other in other South American competitions. The history shows balance, with wins for each side and draws. The last most recent meeting ended with a 3-1 victory for Lanús in 2024 for Sul-Americana.
Ficha technique and next steps in the group
Estadio Ciudad of Lanús has capacity for around 47 thousand fans. The lawn is usually in good condition at this time of year. Ambas teams have occasional absences due to injury, but they have qualified squads for Libertadores.
- Lanús: Losada; Guidara, Izquierdoz, Canale, Marcich; Medina, Peña Biafore; Salvio, Moreno, Besozzi; Carrera
- LDU: Valle; Quintero, Allala, Segovia; Pretell, Villamil, Quiñónez; Deyverson, Medina and others
- Onde watch: Paramount+
- Horário: 7pm (Brasília time)
- Estádio: Ciudad of Lanús, Buenos Aires
The third round defines the direction for Grupo G. Lanús needs a positive result to stay alive in the fight. The LDU wants to maintain its leadership and confirm its favoritism away from home. The game promises a balanced contest in midfield and chances to score on counterattacks.