Nacional enters the field this Wednesday willing to improve its position in the table. The Uruguayan team hosts Universitario at Estadio Gran Parque Central, at Montevidéu, for the 5th round of Grupo B of CONMEBOL Libertadores. The clash takes place at 7pm (Brasília time).
Ambas teams have 4 points after four games. Universitario occupies 3rd place, with a negative goal difference of 1. Nacional appears in 4th, with a goal difference of -3. A victory could bring the winner closer to the direct classification zone for the round of 16.
Escalações probable confirmed by recent sources
Nacional must repeat much of the base used in the last commitment by Campeonato Uruguaio. The expected formation has Luis Mejía in goal. The defense has Emiliano Ancheta, Tomás Viera, Sebastián Coates and Camilo Cándido. In the middle, Lucas Rodríguez, Baltasar Barcia and Agustín Dos Santos. In the attack, Maximiliano Silvera, Maxi Gómez and Juan De are Santos.
Universitario travels with Miguel Vargas as goalkeeper. The defensive line has Cain Fara, Williams Riveros and Matías Di Benedetto. The midfield has Jorge Murrugarra, Andy Polo, Martín Pérez Guedes and Jairo Concha. In the offensive sector, Édison Flores, Lisandro Alzugaray and possibly Alex Valera.
- Luis Mejía; Emiliano Ancheta, Sebastián Coates, Camilo Cándido (Nacional)
- Miguel Vargas; Cain Fara, Williams Riveros, Matías Di Benedetto (Universitario)
- Maxi Gómez and Édison Flores as main references in the attack
Recent Histórico shows balance, but Universitario won the round
The teams faced each other in the 3rd round, in Lima. Universitario won 4-2, with goals from Caín Fara, Alex Valera, Lisandro Alzugaray and José Carabalí. Nacional scored with Maximiliano Gómez (penalty) and Maximiliano Silvera. An Nacional player was sent off in the first half.
Confrontos records between clubs record few games. Nacional won on some old occasions, but the last direct duel ended with the Peruvian advantage. The Uruguayan team needs a good result at home to keep their chances of advancing alive.
Onde watch today’s game live
Fans can follow the match on Disney+ Premium, with exclusive broadcast. Paramount+ also shows the game in some regions. Sites CONMEBOL officials and streaming apps confirm coverage. Rádio and portals like ge.globo offer free minute by minute.
Técnico Jorge Bava commands Nacional in search of recovery
Nacional comes from alternating results in the tournament. Após defeats Peru, the team seeks to impose its control on the field at Gran Parque Central, a traditional stadium with a good crowd presence. The coach prepares tactical adjustments to exploit set pieces, a strong point of the squad.
Universitario, led by their usual coach, travels motivated after the victory in the round. The Peruvian team needs to score points away from home to dream of qualifying. The team demonstrated offensive strength in the last meeting against Nacional.
Current Classificação of Grupo B before the round
Coquimbo Unido leads with 10 points. Deportes Tolima appears with 7. Universitario and Nacional are tied at 4 points each. The 5th round includes this game and other clashes that may change the order. Nacional plays at home with pressure for a positive result.
The designated referee for the match is Darío Herrera. The expectation is for a truncated game at the beginning, with both teams studying the opponent. Nacional counts on local support to push from the first minutes.