Melgar achieved a heroic victory against River Plate from Uruguay in this matchday 4 of the Copa Sudamericana. The Arequipa team was close to being the absolute leader of their group, but Racing's victory against Cuiabá ended up equalizing the score.
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Given these results, it is clear that Melgar and Racing are the only ones competing for the spot to qualify for the next round of the Copa Sudamericana. Furthermore, knowing that in the next matchday both squads will face each other at the mythical Cilindro de Avellaneda.
As a reminder, Melgar prevailed in Arequipa against Racing with a score of 3-1, which caused discomfort for the Argentine team. Now, the team led by Fernando Gago will seek revenge at home, knowing that a victory would put them close to qualification.
During the press conference, Fernando Gago, Racing's coach, made it clear that they will seek to compete in every match, knowing that there are still chances to fight for the Copa Sudamericana.
"We are going to compete in all tournaments. As long as the numbers mathematically allow us, we will not prioritize any competition. We have to compete in each tournament to live up to this jersey," declared Fernando Gago.
In this way, an exciting match between Melgar and Racing is anticipated, where with a draw everything would lean in favor of the red and black team in their quest to lead their Copa Sudamericana group.
When does Melgar vs Racing play in the Copa Sudamericana?
Melgar will face Racing in the next matchday of the Copa Sudamericana. This encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 starting at 19:30 hours in Peru (21:30 hours in Argentina).