Melgar and Deportivo Cali face each other on Wednesday, July 6
The Arequipa team comes with high morale after being crowned the champion of the Opening Tournament of the 2022 League 1.
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For the match against Deportivo Cali at the Monumental of the UNSA, the stadium will be filled with flags. The Melgar fans want to be the emotional support of their team to achieve qualification to the quarterfinals of the continental tournament.
Far from the excitement of the fans, Deportivo Cali arrives in Arequipa with the aim of having a great match and qualifying for the next phase of the Sudamericana, as affirmed by Enrique Camargo.
In an interview with various Colombian media outlets, Enrique Camargo highlighted Melgar's good play, but stated that they are working to achieve a positive result in Arequipa.
"We must go for qualification, we are very clear that it can give us a sense of tranquility and confidence for everything that lies ahead," emphasized Enrique Camargo.
"We know that the team comes with a lot of confidence, they became champions. We know that it won't be easy to face them in their home, with their home field advantage and their fans. We are training in the best way to face this match", added the Deportivo Cali player.
Melgar vs. Deportivo Cali: schedules and channels
Melgar and Deportivo Cali face each other today, July 6, at 19:30 hours for the second leg of the Sudamericana Round of 16. ESPN, Directv Sports, and Star Plus will broadcast this exciting match.
Melgar vs. Deportivo Cali: Who is the referee?
Facundo Tello will be the referee for Melgar vs. Deportivo Cali. The 40-year-old referee will be accompanied by his compatriots Diego Bonfá (assistant referee 1), Cristian Navarro (assistant referee 2), and Nicolás Lamolina (fourth official). As for VAR, it will be handled by the Venezuelan Juan Soto, with the assistance of the Bolivian Gery Vargas.