A few days before matchday three of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, Conmebol surprised thousands of fans by announcing a change of stadium for the match between Melgar vs Patronato in Group H of the tournament.

The match was scheduled to take place at the Estadio Brigadier General Estanislao López in Santa Fe, Argentina. Patronato could not play at their own stadium, but now they have the support of Conmebol to give their fans a pleasant surprise.

Melgar had planned to travel to Santa Fe for this Libertadores match, but now the logistics will change as they aim for three points on Argentine soil. The Arequipa team will play at the Estadio Presbítero Bartolomé Grella, located in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina.

"The Competition and Operations Directorate of CONMEBOL has informed about the change of stadium in the match between Patronato (ARG) and Melgar (PER), corresponding to the Group Stage of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023. The new schedule is as follows: May 4, 2023, at the Estadio Presbítero Bartolomé Grella," Conmebol reported.

Thus, Patronato will be the host in the sports venue they desired, hoping to have their fans' support in their search for the first three points in this edition of the Copa Libertadores.

When is Melgar vs Patronato?

This Copa Libertadores match between Melgar and Patronato will be played on Thursday, May 4, starting at 17:00 Peruvian time (19:00 hours in Argentina).