Where to watch Santos x Cuenca for CONMEBOL Sudamericana in Vila Belmiro By Janderson Luiz
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Santos takes the field this Tuesday against Deportivo Cuenca. The Brazilian team needs victory to stay alive in CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The game takes place at 9:30 pm on Vila Belmiro, on Santos.
The team led by Cuca occupies the last position in Grupo D with four points. A victory could complicate life for the Ecuadorian opponent, who has six points and is fighting for a direct place or playoff. The clash closes the group stage.
Santos tries to react at home to advance
Peixe is going through a delicate moment in the continental competition. Santos recorded just one draw and one defeat in the group’s last matches. The fans flock to Vila Belmiro in search of a positive result that maintains hope.
Cuca should repeat the base he has been using in recent matches. The coach counts on Gabriel Barbosa as a reference in the attack. Rony also appears among the most used names in the offensive sector.
- Gabriel Brazão in goal
- Igor Vinícius, Lucas Veríssimo, Adonis Frías and Gonzalo Escobar in defense
- Willian Arão and Gustavo Henrique in the middle
- Gabriel Bontempo, Miguelito and Álvaro Barreal at creation
- Rony and Gabriel Barbosa in the attack
Essa formation came out in Santos’s last match. The team is looking for defensive consistency against an Cuenca that scored few goals away from home.
Cuenca arrives with an advantage and focuses on the score
Deportivo Cuenca leads the fight for second place. The Ecuadorian team beat Santos 1-0 in the first round. Esse result still weighs on the table and motivates the visiting team.
J. Celico, Cuenca’s coach, should keep the scheme cautious. The team prioritizes strong pressing in the middle and quick counterattacks. Facundo Ferrero remains the starter in the goal.
The South American club has a recent history of good results against Brazilians in direct duels. The delegation arrived at Brasil with the clear objective of gaining at least one point.
Detalhes from the showdown and live broadcast
The match takes place on Estádio Urbano Caldeira. The Vila Belmiro pitch presents good conditions for technical play. Weather Previsão indicates a mild night in Santos, with no rain expected.
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Árbitro has not yet been officially confirmed, but teams are waiting for a neutral judge with experience in CONMEBOL competitions.
Histórico fixtures and latest results
Santos and Cuenca have faced each other only once before. The Ecuadorian team won at home in April. Desde then, the two clubs had different trajectories in the group stage.
Últimos five Santos games:
- Empate away from home
- Derrota in recent engagement
- Dois consecutive draws
- Vitória spot on Brasileirão
Últimos five Cuenca games:
- Vitória important in Sul-Americana
- Empate at home
- Duas alternating defeats
- Resultado positive in the national tournament
The general record slightly favors the Brazilian side on national soil, but Cuenca showed strength in the competition.
Ficha technical and general information
Campeonato:CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 – Grupo D, Rodada 6Local:Estádio Urbano Caldeira, Santos (SP)Horário:9:30 pm (Brasília time)Técnico from Santos:CucaTécnico from Cuenca:J. Celico
Gabriel Barbosa appears as the main name of the Santos attack. Do on the Ecuadorian side, Mateo Maccari and David González stand out in recent statistics.
The game gains extra importance because it defines directions in the bracket. Santos depends exclusively on himself to dream of the repechage. Cuenca can guarantee a place with a draw, depending on other results.
The Santos fans arrive motivated to push the team. The Brazilian club is betting on the strength of Vila Belmiro to reverse the current situation in the table.
