Deportivo Pereira Prepares for Round of 16 Clash in Copa Libertadores
Deportivo Pereira, led by Alejandro Restrepo, has emerged as one of the biggest surprises in this edition of the Copa Libertadores. The team secured a spot in the round of 16 after finishing second in their group, and now they are gearing up for a new challenge.
This Wednesday, at 7:00 pm (Colombian time), they will face Independiente del Valle, an Ecuadorian team that has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in South American football in recent years.
A New Test for Deportivo Pereira
Unfortunately, Pereira enters this crucial match in less than ideal form. In their most recent Colombian soccer fixture, they suffered a defeat against Atlético Huila, leaving them at the bottom of the league table. However, both the players and coaching staff understand that a Copa Libertadores match is a different story altogether. They remain motivated, considering the remarkable journey they have embarked on in their inaugural participation in the tournament.
“Independiente del Valle deserves our utmost respect and we must bring our best performance,” stated the ‘Matecaña’ team’s strategist ahead of the game.
Possible Lineups
Deportivo Pereira:
- Aldair Quintana
- Carlos Garces
- Juan Camilo Moreno
- Carlos Ramirez
- Eber Moreno
- Yimmi Congo
- Juan Zuluaga
- Jimer Fory
- Larry Angulo
- Arley Rodríguez
- Angelo Rodríguez
Independiente del Valle:
- Alexis Villa
- Matías Fernández
- Mateo Carabajal
- Agustín García
- Beder Caicedo
- Jordy Alcivar
- Joao Ortiz
- Lorenzo Faravelli
- Cristian Pellerano
- Kevin Rodríguez
- Junior Sornoza