Universidad Católica x Barcelona SC for CONMEBOL Libertadores By Janderson Luiz
3 min read
 |
Universidad Católica hosts Barcelona SC this Thursday, May 21st, at Claro Arena, at Santiago. The duel is valid for the fifth round of the Grupo D of CONMEBOL Libertadores. The Chilean team occupies third place with seven points. The Ecuadorian appears in the lantern with three dots.
The confrontation gains importance for both sides. Católica can take the provisional lead with victory. Barcelona SC needs to win to continue with any chances of qualifying. The game starts at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).
Católica arrives with important absences in the attack
Coach Daniel Garnero does not have several big names. Clemente Montes, Fernando Zampedri, Diego Valencia and Tomás Asta-Buruaga remain out due to injury. The team comes from a goalless draw with Cruzeiro in the last round of Libertadores.
Recentemente, Católica beat Deportes Limache 2-0 for Campeonato Chileno. Antes, tied with Ñublense. The team alternates between good results at home and the need to score in the continental competition.
- Vicente Bernedo should continue in goal
- Defensive Linha with possible presences of S. Arancibia, B. Ampuero, J. I. Díaz and E. Mena
- Meio-field counts on F. Zuqui, J. Valencia, C. Cuevas and M. Palavecino
- Ataque must have J. Giani as main reference
Barcelona SC fights against virtual relegation in the group
The Ecuadorian team led by César Farías is going through a delicate moment. Venceu o Boca Juniors in the previous round, but has accumulated three defeats in the other matches. Precisa wins away from home so as not to get into trouble for good.
Barcelona SC is coming off a 3-0 victory over Aucas at Campeonato Equatoriano. The squad traveled with renewed motivation, but has absences such as Joao Rojas. Darío Benedetto and Miguel Parrales appear as options in the attack.
- José Contreras in goal
- Defesa with B. Carabalí, A. Rangel, J. Báez and G. Vallecilla
- Meio with M. Lugo, J. Quiñónez and others
- Ataque can have D. Benedetto and M. Parrales
Histórico recent and head-to-head
The teams faced each other in the group stage. Católica won 2-1 over Guayaquil in the third round. In the general history, Barcelona SC has the advantage, but the game in Santiago tends to be balanced.
Onde watch live Universidad Católica x Barcelona SC
The live broadcast is carried out by Paramount+ for Brasil. Disney+ Plan Premium also covers the game for the rest of América from Sul. Não is open broadcast confirmed.
Ficha Technique and Game Details
Estádio:Claro Arena, in Santiago (Las Condes), Chile.Árbitro:Juan Gabriel Benítez (Paraguai).Previsão of the time:Noite with temperatures around 10°C to 15°C. Pouca chance of rain. Céu partly cloudy.
Current Classificação of Grupo D (before round 5):
- Cruzeiro: 8 points
- Boca Juniors: 7 points
- Universidad Católica: 7 points
- Barcelona SC: 3 points
Últimos five games from Universidad Católica:
- Vitória 2-0 against Deportes Limache (Campeonato Chileno)
- Empate 0 to 0 with Cruzeiro (Libertadores)
- Empate 1 on 1 with Ñublense
- Outros results alternate between recent wins and draws.
Últimos five games from Barcelona SC:
- Vitória 3-0 against Aucas (Campeonato Equatoriano)
- Vitória over Boca Juniors (Libertadores)
- Derrotas in other continental clashes.
The game sets the course for Grupo D. Católica plays for victory to put pressure on the leaders. Barcelona SC is looking for a miracle away from home. Claro Arena should receive a good crowd to support the home team.
