Confirmed line-up Rosario Central x Libertad in a duel for the Libertadores
Rosario Central hosts Libertad this Tuesday night at Arroyito’s Gigante stadium. The duel is valid for the fourth round of the Grupo H of the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The Argentine team leads the group with seven points and seeks to remain undefeated at home.
Canalla comes from a 1-1 draw with Tigre for Campeonato Argentino. Jorge Almirón opted for an alternate team in that match. Agora, the focus returns fully to the continental competition.
Central leads the group and aims for early classification
The Rosarino team has two wins and a draw in the group stage. The positive goal difference helps in the fight for the top spot. A victory tonight practically guarantees a place in the round of 16.
Rosario Central defeated Libertad 1-0 at Asunción in the second round. Enzo Copetti scored the goal late in that game. The triumph gave morale to the squad led by Almirón.
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- Invicto on Libertadores with seven points
- Dois wins away from home against Libertad and Universidad Central
- Empate scoreless with Independiente del Valle in Rosario
Libertad occupies the last key position with zero points. Três back-to-back losses put pressure on coach Sergio Aquino. The Paraguayan team needs to add strength to dream of qualifying.
Formações confirmed and team highlights
Rosario Central enters with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jeremías Ledesma stays in goal. The defense has Emanuel Coronel, Ignacio Ovando, Gastón Ávila and Agustín Sández. In the middle, Federico Navarro and Vicente Pizarro. In attack, Enzo Giménez, Ángel Di María, Jaminton Campaz and Alejo Véliz complete the line.
Libertad uses the same 4-2-3-1. Rodrigo Morínigo is the goalkeeper. The defense has Robert Rojas, Diego Viera, Néstor Giménez and Matías Espinoza. Lucas Sanabria and Álvaro Campuzano play in the middle. In the offensive sector, Federico Carrizo, Alexis Fretes and Lorenzo Melgarejo form the trio.
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Ángel Di María should be the highlight on the field. The experienced midfielder seeks to command Central’s offensive actions. Do on the other hand, Lorenzo Melgarejo bears responsibility for the Paraguayan attack.
Recent Histórico favors the Argentine side
Previous clashes show balance, but Rosario Central came out on top in the most recent one. Libertad won 2-0 in 2019. Já won 2-1 in 2019. The last game ended 1-0 for the Argentine team.
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Arroyito’s Gigante is often a melting pot. The fans should show up in good numbers and push the team from the start. Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio, from Brasil, commands the match.
What’s at stake in the fourth round
A victory for Central could leave the team with ten points. Isso would open up a big advantage over its rivals. Independiente del Valle also has seven points and is playing against another opponent.
Libertad needs to react. Três defeats leave the team with no margin for error. Coach Aquino must ask for high intensity to try to surprise away from home.
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The game starts at 7pm Rosario local time. The transmission is carried out by Paramount+. The stadium should receive full fans to support Canalla in their search for the three points.
