Deportivo Cuenca x San Lorenzo for CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026By Janderson Luiz
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Deportivo Cuenca faces the leader San Lorenzo this Tuesday, May 5th, at 11pm, on Estádio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar, on Cuenca. The duel is valid for the fourth round of the Grupo D of CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The Ecuadorian team needs points to get closer to the direct classification zone.
San Lorenzo arrives with four points in three games. The Argentine club won the first clash between the teams 2-0, in April, at the Nuevo Gasómetro stadium. Deportivo Cuenca has four points and occupies the second provisional position in the group.
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Cuenca bets at home to seek victory
The Alejandro Serrano Aguilar stadium should receive a good crowd. Cuenca’s altitude often makes it difficult for visitors to perform. The local team is coming off a 2-1 victory over Técnico Universitario in the Ecuadorian league.
Jorge Célico, Deportivo Cuenca’s technician, must maintain the base he worked on in the last appointment. Goalkeeper Facundo Ferrero has been a starter. The defense has Patricio Boolsen, Eddie Guevara, Santiago Postel and Stalin Morocho. In the middle, Edison Vega and David González provide balance. Nicolás Leguizamón leads the attack.
- Facundo Ferrero
- Patricio Boolsen, Eddie Guevara, Santiago Postel, Stalin Morocho
- Mateo Maccari, Carlos Arboleda
- Edison Vega, David González
- Matías Klimowicz, Nicolás Leguizamón
Training varies depending on the moment. The team seeks to explore the wings and aerial balls, taking advantage of the support of the fans.
San Lorenzo cautiously maintains lead
Gustavo Álvarez commands San Lorenzo. The Argentine team leads Grupo D. The victory in the first round against Cuenca gave confidence. Ciclón is coming off a 2-1 defeat to Independiente by Campeonato Argentino.
Orlando Gill must defend the goal. The defense has Jhohan Romaña, Lautaro Montenegro and Ezequiel Herrera. Nicolás Tripichio, Manuel Insaurralde and others make up the middle. Alexis Cuello and Rodrigo Auzmendi form the main attack. Desfalques include Gastón Hernández and Ezequiel Cerutti, both with cruciate ligament injuries.
The cast traveled with a focus on altitude. San Lorenzo prioritizes compact marking and fast transitions. The objective is to score points away from home to guarantee an early place in the round of 16.
Recent Histórico favors Argentines
The teams met once in the group stage. San Lorenzo won 2-0 with goals from Jhohan Romaña and Nicolás Tripichio. Foi the only direct confrontation so far.
Deportivo Cuenca performs well at home in Sul-Americana. The team beat Santos in their group debut. San Lorenzo has drawn and won in other games. The table shows balance between the first placed teams.
Arbitragem and game details
Chilean José Cabero Rebolledo referees the match. Ele has a moderate card average. The stadium is at Cuenca, at Equador. The ball rolls at 11pm Brasília time.
Weather Previsão indicates temperatures between 7°C and 20°C, with a chance of light rain. The lawn can be heavy if it rains.
Onde watch live
No Brasil, broadcast by ESPN 4 and Disney+ streaming. SBT can show it on open TV in some places. Torcedores also follows through official CONMEBOL apps.
- ESPN 4 (pay TV)
- Disney+ (streaming)
- SBT (possible on open TV)
- Canais official Sul-Americana
Últimos results for each team
Deportivo Cuenca is coming off a victory in the national league. Antes, had alternating results in Sul-Americana. San Lorenzo alternates victories and defeats in Argentino, but maintains regularity in the continental tournament.
The confrontation defines the direction of Grupo D. Cuenca needs to win to put pressure on the leader. San Lorenzo seeks to increase its advantage and continue firmly towards the next phase.
Ficha match technique
Deportivo Cuenca x San Lorenzo Competição:CONMEBOL Sudamericana – Grupo D – Rodada 4Data:May 5, 2026Horário:11pm (Brasília time)Local:Estádio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar, Cuenca (Equador)Árbitro:José Cabero Rebolledo (Chile)
Both teams enter the field with clear objectives. Cuenca plays for the support of the fans. San Lorenzo advocates leadership with experience. The result could change the group’s classification.















