Mirassol returns to the field this Thursday (13th), at 7pm, for another unprecedented chapter in its history. At the José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium, the team hosts LDU, from Ecuador, in the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The team from São Paulo tries to take advantage of the home advantage to take the lead in a match that already has a recent history in the competition.
Mirassol is betting on a good result at home to come ahead of LDU in the round of 16 of the Libertadores
Mirassol returns to the field this Thursday (13th), at 7pm, for another unprecedented chapter in its history. At the José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium, the team hosts LDU, from Ecuador, in the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa...
The two teams were in Group G in the first phase and finished with 12 points each. The leadership, however, went to LDU, which had an advantage in the tiebreaker criteria.
- The balance also appeared in direct confrontations: the Ecuadorians won 2-0 in Quito, while Mirassol returned the score in Maião.
- Whoever advances guarantees a place among the eight best teams in South America, and Mirassol arrives fueled by a good moment in the Brazilian Championship.
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The two teams were in Group G in the first phase and finished with 12 points each. The leadership, however, went to LDU, which had an advantage in the tiebreaker criteria. The balance also appeared in direct confrontations: the Ecuadorians won 2-0 in Quito, while Mirassol returned the score in Maião.
Now, the dispute is different. Whoever advances guarantees a place among the eight best teams in South America, and Mirassol arrives fueled by a good moment in the Brazilian Championship. After spending part of the competition in the relegation zone, the team reacted and left the danger area, showing signs of recovery just before one of the most important games of the season.
The LDU, on the other hand, is going through a period of change. Sixth placed in LigaPro, the team recently changed coaches: Tiago Nunes left his position, and Argentine Gustavo Álvarez took over. The change takes place precisely in the decisive stretch of the Libertadores, increasing expectations about how the team will be organized for the duel in São Paulo.
Among the players who can make a difference is Deyverson. Known in Brazilian football, the striker scored four goals in the national championship and was decisive in the Libertadores. In the last round of the group stage, he scored two goals to beat Always Ready, a result that guaranteed LDU's leadership in the group.
For the clash in Maião, however, the tendency is for Deyverson to start on the bench and be one of Álvarez's options for the course of the match.
At Mirassol, the main novelty must be in the goal. Having recovered from an injury to his left thigh, Walter returned to training and should resume his starting role. The expectation is that this will be the only change in relation to the team that had been playing.
One of the symbols of the club's historic campaign, Reinaldo knows the magnitude of the moment Mirassol and the region are experiencing.
"I'm living a dream together with Mirassol, with the city and with the entire region. For me, it's a moment to enjoy every game with this shirt and pursue another dream, which is to reach the quarter-finals. I'm making history and I hope to continue doing so for many years, always raising the club's level."
TECHNICAL SHEET
MIRASSOL
MIRASSOL - Walter; Igor Formiga, João Victor, Gabriel Knesowitsch and Reinaldo; Denilson, Wallisson and Shaylon; Fernandinho, Alesson and Bruno Santos. Coach: Rafael Guanaes.
LDU - Gonzalo Valle; Allala, Mina and Adé; Cuero, Zambrano, Cornejo, Pretell and Carabalí; Corozo and Estrada. Coach: Gustavo Alvarez.
REFEREE - Alexis Herrera (VEN).
TIME - 7pm.
LOCATION - José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium, in Mirassol (SP).
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