Ambato -
Facing the second leg with a disadvantage on the scoreboard and also playing as visitors are details that have not dampened the enthusiasm in Macará, who today will face Deportes Tolima from Colombia, in search of a ticket to the third phase of the Copa Libertadores playoffs.
After the defeat at Bellavista, with a score of 0-1, the Ecuadorian club can only secure their place in the tournament with a victory.
"We have to win no matter what. Hopefully it's 2-0, and if it's 1-0 we have to be effective in penalties," said forward Juan Sebastián Herrera, who is expected to start.
The coach of Macará, Paúl Vélez, also expressed optimism. "I have faith that we will have a very good performance, and we are going to bring a surprise," said the cuencano.
The coach mentioned that after the defeat at home, the team worked, especially on "finishing" and improving the vertical game, as these were two of the flaws seen at Bellavista. (D)
Possible line-ups
Deportes Tolima
Montero; Castrillón, Moya, Quiñones, Banguero; Robles, Gordillo; Albornoz, Campaz, Estupiñán; Rodríguez. DT: Hernán Torres.
Macará
Silva; Corozo, Molina, Narváez, Quiñónez; Mancilla, Rizotto, Feraud, Uchuari; Champang, Herrera. DT: Paúl Vélez.
Referee: Juan Benítez (Paraguayan).
Time: 19:30.
Stadium: Manuel Murillo Toro.
Transmitted by: Fox Sports.