Alianza Atlético x Macará in the third round of CONMEBOL Sudamericana in Group A By Janderson Luiz
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Alianza Atlético hosts Macará this Thursday night on Estadio Miguel Grau, on Callao. The duel is valid for the third round of Grupo A of CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026. The Peruvian team needs victory to get closer to the leaders. The Ecuadorian visitor wants to maintain their good form and continue in the fight for classification.
The game is scheduled for 11pm (Brasília time). The stadium is located in the port region of Callao and has capacity for around 17 thousand fans. The referee will be the Paraguayan David Ojeda.
¡𝐕𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐑 𝐌Á𝐒! 💙🔥🏆
— Club Dep. Macará (@Macara_Oficial) April 28, 2026
El camino en la CONMEBOL @Sudamericana continúa con la misma garra y hambre por una nueva victoria. ✊🏼⚽️💙
Vamos a dejar todo por nuestros colores, por Ambato y Ecuador. 🏟💪🏼🔥
🎮 @alianzasullana_
🏟 Miguel Grau del Callao
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Alianza Atlético seeks reaction at home
Sullana’s team has just one point from two matches in the group. Empatou 1-1 with Tigre in their debut and lost 2-1 to Cali’s América. The campaign on Liga Peruana also shows recent instability.
Federico Urciuoli has been in charge of Alianza Atlético since the start of the season. The Argentine coach created the team with a focus on quick transitions and early marking. At home, the team tends to press from the first minutes.
- Daniel Prieto should stay in goal
- Defensive Linha with Erick Perleche, Román Suárez, Anthony Gordillo and Williams Guzmán
- Meio-field with Jimmy Perez, Jorge del Castillo and Hernan Lupu
- Ataque with Franchesco Flores, Valentin Robaldo and Franco Coronel as main options
Alianza Atlético is coming off a 1-2 defeat against Universitario in the last round of Campeonato Peruano. The squad seeks to recover morale in a decisive match for Sul-Americana.
Macará arrives undefeated and with morale
The Ecuadorian team leads Grupo A along with América from Cali, with four points. Empatou 1-1 with América and beat Tigre 1-0 at Argentina. The defense has shown solidity so far.
Guillermo Sanguinetti runs Macará. The Uruguayan coach prioritizes compaction and quick counterattacks. The team comes from a 3-0 victory over Libertad from Loja at Liga Equatoriana.
- Rodrigo Rodríguez should be the goalkeeper
- Defesa with Denilson Bolaños, José Marrufo, Jairo Jiménez and Jordán Mohor
- Meio with Gastón Blanc, Mateo Viera, Tommy Chamba and José Klinger
- Frente with Federico Paz and Luca Ferro as main references
Macará did not lose in the last matches against Sul-Americana. The delegation traveled confidently to Peru.
Estádio Miguel Grau gets the duel
The match stage is at Bellavista, Callao. The lawn belongs to the region’s sports complex. Alianza Atlético uses the venue as a home team in international competitions. Local fans usually attend in good numbers.
The weather in Callao this Thursday is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures between 19°C and 22°C. Pouca chance of rain. Light wind should not interfere with the game.
Onde watch live
Streaming is available from Paramount+ to Brasil. Canais’s América Latina sports cars also cover the duel. Fans can follow the official CONMEBOL streaming platform.
No Peru, open TV or subscription channels broadcast the game. Na Equador, the signal arrives via local stations. Apps officials from Sul-Americana offer digital coverage.
Histórico and interesting facts about the confrontation
Este is the first official meeting between Alianza Atlético and Macará. Não has records of previous duels in continental competitions or friendlies. Grupo A remains open, with all teams still in contention.
Últimos five Alianza Atlético games:
- Derrota 1-2 against Universitario (Liga Peruana)
- Empate 1-1 with Tigre (Sudamericana)
- Derrota by 1 to 2 to América of Cali (Sudamericana)
- Outros recent results show alternation of wins and losses in the local league.
Últimos five Macará games:
- Vitória 3-0 over Libertad from Loja (Liga Equatoriana)
- Vitória 1-0 against Tigre (Sudamericana)
- Empate 1-1 with América from Cali (Sudamericana)
- Bom recent performance in the Ecuadorian season.
Artilheiros from Grupo A so far include names like Ariel Muñoz (Alianza) and Federico Paz (Macará). Cada has already rocked the networks.
Arbitragem and technical details
David Ojeda referees the match. The Paraguayan has a balanced card average in continental games. Assistentes also come from Paraguai. VAR will be available.
Alianza Atlético plays with the traditional blue and white shirt. Macará wears the celestial uniform. Ingressos for the Miguel Grau stadium are for sale on the official platform of the home club.
Alianza Atlético’s victory could equalize the team with the leaders with four points. A draw keeps Macará in the direct classification or play-offs zone. The group still has rounds to go with Tigre and América from Cali.
The duel gains importance due to the density of the table. Times South Americans seek continental rhythm before returning to the national leagues. Miguel Grau’s pitch should allow for good ball touch.
