Libertad starts its journey in the Copa Libertadores

Libertad starts today its journey in Group H of the Copa Libertadores. They visit Deportivo Independiente Medellín (DIM), known as El Poderoso de la Montaña, led by Paraguayan Aldo Bobadilla, former player and coach of Libertad, in a match that starts at 21:30.

Regarding the team, Antonio Bareiro is not in conditions due to dengue fever that affected him last week, and his place will be taken by Colombian Alexander Mejía. In attack, it is expected that the scorers Óscar Tacuara Cardozo and Sebastián Ferreira will play, supported in midfield by Héctor Villalba.

ENCOUNTER.

Opposite, Bobadilla, DIM's coach, has a lot of affection for Libertad and also knows the internal of the club, which could be an advantage to exploit.

"It's nice to compete against a team I have affection for. Libertad has a lot of history in my country, has won many titles, and has always been a protagonist at the international level," said Aldo in a press conference.

After drawing 1-1 in the clásico paisa with Atlético Nacional in the Colombian league, where they are fourteenth with eight points, Bobadilla will present his best cards to surprise Libertad.

"Libertad will give a tough battle, but we will impose our style and seek victory," said the coach, who would choose to start Javier Reina and Leonardo Castro to replace Mosquera and Balanta.

THE FIGURES:

4-2 was the last result between DIM and Libertad in the Copa Libertadores, a victory for the Colombian team in 2005.

Libertad has participated in the Libertadores 19 times, where they have reached the semifinals twice: in 1977 and 2006.