Grêmio hosts Palestino this Wednesday at Arena of Grêmio in the group stage of Copa Sul-Americana. The team from Rio Grande do Sul has several players confirmed in the starting eleven. The match takes place on Porto Alegre.
Luís Castro set up Grêmio in 4-2-3-1. Goalkeeper Weverton wins the starting spot. The defense has Pavón on the right, Guedes, Viery and Pérez. In the middle, Noriega and Gabriel work with Enamorado, Mec and Amuzu further ahead. Braithwaite leads the charge.
Guillermo Farré opted for the same scheme as Palestino. Sebastián Pérez stays in goal. The line of four features Espinoza, Roco, León and Gallegos. Fernández and Montes form the steering wheel duo. Carrasco, Munder and Da Silva complete the offensive sector.
Official Escalações confirmed for the duel
Grêmio enters with Weverton in goal. The defense brings together names like Guedes and Viery. The middle has Pérez and Gabriel. The attack includes Amuzu and Braithwaite.
- Weverton
- Pavón
- Guedes
- Viery
- Pérez
- Noriega
- Gabriel
- Enamorado
- Mec
- Amuzu
- Braithwaite
Palestino responds with Pérez in goal. The defense has Espinoza, Roco and others. The medium has Fernández and Montes. The offensive trio has Carrasco, Munder and Da Silva.
Treinadores prepare different strategies
Luís Castro commands Grêmio. Ele looks for intensity from the start at home. Chilean coach Guillermo Farré leads Palestino. Ele bets on defensive organization to come away with a point or an away victory.
The two teams have faced each other before in the competition. Recent history shows balance. Grêmio needs a positive result to advance in the group table.
Desfalques weighs in on both sides
Grêmio does not count against Fabián Balbuena due to a thigh injury. Gabriel Grando, Juan Nardoni and Marlon are also left out. Tricolor manages absences in the defensive sector and in the middle.
Palestino travels with a small group. Alguns names do not travel due to physical problems. The Chilean team maintains its focus on compact marking.
Referee Carlos P. Benítez referees the game. Ele has known card average. Assistentes complete the Paraguayan refereeing team.
Ficha confrontation technique at Arena
The stadium at Porto Alegre hosts the duel at 9pm. Transmissão occurs on pay-per-view platforms or Paramount+. Torcida Gremista fills the stands to support the team in its quest for classification.
Grêmio occupies an intermediate position in Grupo F. Palestino struggles to gain points and avoid early elimination. The result sets the direction for Sul-Americana.