Santos hosts San Lorenzo this Wednesday for the fifth round of Grupo D of CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The duel takes place at 7pm on Estádio Urbano Caldeira. Cuca defined the black and white formation.
The Vila Belmiro team is looking for important points at home to continue fighting for the classification. San Lorenzo leads the group and arrives in need of a positive result.
Escalação official Santos
Peixe goes to the field with Gabriel Brazão in goal. The defense has Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Lucas Veríssimo and Miguelito. In the middle, Christian Oliva, Willian Arão, Gabriel Bontempo and Benjamín Rollheiser. The attack has Álvaro Barreal, Gabriel Barbosa and the center forward.
- Gabriel Brazão
- Igor Vinícius
- Adonis Frías
- Lucas Veríssimo
- Miguelito
- Christian Oliva
- Willian Arão
- Gabriel Bontempo
- Benjamín Rollheiser
- Álvaro Barreal
- Gabriel Barbosa
Cuca opted for this 4-2-3-1 formation. The coach maintained the recent base with specific adjustments.
Desfalques from Peixe
João Schmidt, Neymar and Thaciano remain out due to injury. The technical committee works with the available group. The medical department monitors the gradual return of these names.
Santos has accumulated absences this season. Mesmo therefore, the squad seeks to compensate with intensity on the field.
Formação from San Lorenzo
The Argentine team enters with Orlando Gill in goal. The defensive line has Ezequiel Herrera, Jhohan Romaña, Lautaro Montenegro and Nicolás Tripichio. The medium includes Mathías De Ritis, Manuel Insaurralde and Facundo Gulli. In attack, Alexis Cuello, Rodrigo Auzmendi and Matías Reali.
Coach Gustavo Alvarez set up the 3-1-4-2. The team traveled with a focus on containing the home team and exploring counterattacks.
Transmissão live
The match will air on ESPN. Streaming is handled by Disney+. Torcedores can also be accompanied by official apps with images.
The time is 7pm on Brasília. Santos fans fill Vila Belmiro to support the team.
Histórico and teams’ momentum
Santos and San Lorenzo face each other with recent historical balance. Peixe needs the victory to improve its position in the group table. Ciclón defends its leadership and adds points away from home.
Árbitro Venezuelan Alexis Herrera commands the game. Ele has balanced card average. The assistants are also from Venezuela.
The match sets the course for Sul-Americana. Santos plays at home with positive pressure from the fans. San Lorenzo seeks to maintain its unbeaten record in the group.
Clash Detalhes
Estádio Urbano Caldeira receives the duel with reduced capacity due to adjustments. The expectation is for a good audience. The lawn is in suitable condition for the show.
Ambas teams train specific midfield tactics. Possession control must define the initial rhythm.