Macará x Alianza Atlético for CONMEBOL Sudamericana with leadership in the game By Janderson Luiz
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Macará leads Grupo A of CONMEBOL Sudamericana with eight points. The Ecuadorian team hosts Alianza Atlético this Thursday night at Estadio Bellavista. The clash is valid for the fifth round of the group stage.
The home owner is having a good time in the continental competition. Já, the visitor occupies the last position with just one point and needs to react to stay alive in the fight for classification.
𝐇𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐬…𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬…𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 🔥🏟💙
— Club Dep. Macará (@Macara_Oficial) May 19, 2026
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Macará wants to maintain unbeaten record at home at Sudamericana
The team led by the local coach comes from a 2-2 draw against Tigre in the previous round. Antes also beat Alianza Atlético 2-0 in the first leg, on Peruvian soil. Franco Posse and Matías Miranda scored the goals in that match.
At home, Macará is usually strong. The stadium is more than 2,500 meters above sea level, which requires quick adaptation from opponents. The team has two wins, two draws and zero defeats in four games in the tournament.
- Franco Posse, team’s top scorer at Sudamericana
- Matías Miranda, midfielder with good passing
- Denilson Bolaños, full-back with offensive presence
- Rodrigo Rodríguez, starting goalkeeper
- Jean Carlos Estacio, midfield option
Macará’s last defeat in official competitions was a few weeks ago in the Ecuadorian league. The cast arrives with high morale for this commitment.
Alianza Atlético seeks first points away from home
The Peruvian team is in a delicate situation. Perdeu played three of the four games in the group and drew one. The defense conceded seven goals, while the attack scored just two.
Recentemente, Alianza Atlético won 2-0 in the national league against Juan Pablo II College. Esse resulted in a breather, but the irregularity continues. The coach must maintain a defensive scheme to try to get a point of Ambato.
- Daniel Prieto, goalkeeper
- José Villegas and Román Suárez, central defender
- Erick Perleche, right back
- Jimmy Pérez and Germán Díaz, midfield
- Valentín Robaldo, reference in the attack
The team traveled with a full squad. Ainda thus, the altitude of Ambato represents an extra challenge for the Peruvians.
Escalação likely from Macará
Rodrigo Rodríguez; Denilson Bolaños, José Luis Marrufo, Santiago Etchebarne, Jordán Mohor; Jose Cazares, Jean Carlos Estacio, Jeison Chalá; Martin Tello, Matías Miranda, Franco Posse.
Essa was the base used in the last league game. Pequenos adjustments may occur according to the tactical plan.
Escalação likely from Alianza Atlético
Daniel Prieto; Williams Guzmán, José Villegas, José Luján, Erick Perleche; Germán Díaz, Jimmy Pérez, Ariel Muñoz; Hernan Lupu, Jorge of Castillo, Valentín Robaldo.
The formation should be 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, prioritizing marking.
Teams recent Histórico
Macará last five games:
- Derrota by 0-3 for Independiente del Valle (league)
- Vitória 1-0 over Manta (league)
- Empate by 2-2 with Tigre (Sudamericana)
- Derrota by 1-2 to Orense (league)
- Vitória 2-0 over Alianza Atlético (Sudamericana)
Alianza Atlético last five games:
- Vitória 2-0 over Juan Pablo II (league)
- Derrota to América from Cali (Sudamericana)
- Empate or defeat in league games
- Derrota to Tigre (Sudamericana)
- Derrota by 0-2 for Macará (Sudamericana)
Onde watch live
The transmission is carried out by Disney+ on Brasil and in several countries by América Latina. Torcedores can also follow on official CONMEBOL platforms. Kick-off is scheduled for 11pm (Brasília time).
Arbitragem and stadium
The referee is Matheus Delgado Candançan. Estadio Bellavista, in Ambato, has a capacity for around 16 thousand fans and a high altitude. The lawn must be in good condition.
Previsão of the weather for the night indicates temperatures between 11°C and 17°C, with the possibility of light rain. Cold and humidity can influence the pace of the match.
Macará enters as favorite to add three more points and remain in the lead. Alianza Atlético needs a solid collective performance to complicate the opponent’s life and seek a draw. The game decides important directions in Grupo A.
