Sporting Cristal will face Emelec as a visitor in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. After losing by a narrow margin in the first match against the Ecuadorians at the Estadio Nacional, the sky blue team will try to turn the result around to advance to the next stage of the international tournament.
Therefore, after their victory in the Liga 1, the Peruvian team continues its preparation for this thrilling match in Guayaquil, where they will seek to win by more than two goals or secure a draw, which could force a penalty shootout and secure a direct spot in the round of 16.
Tiago Nunes will not be able to count on one of his players
The Brazilian coach will only have one notable absence for this match, and it is Adrián Ascues, who suffered a sprain. On the other hand, the rest of the squad would be in good condition to face the match.
Sporting Cristal vs Emelec: What time and when do they play?
This crucial clash between Sporting Cristal and Emelec in the fight for a spot in the round of 16 of the 2023 Copa Sudamericana. This match will be played on Wednesday, July 19th at 19:00 Peruvian and Ecuadorian time.
Sporting Cristal completes their final training at La Florida
Through their social media, the team shared that on the morning of Tuesday, July 18th, they held their final training session at the La Florida facilities in the district of Rímac. According to Libero, the "beer makers" will depart at 13:30 hours from Lima to Ecuador to play the exciting match.