University student with hopes seeks victory against Botafogo in Rio

The match corresponding to the third day of Group D will take place starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Nilton Santos Stadium

This Wednesday, at 5:00 p.m. (Peru time), Universitario will seek to obtain a result that brings it closer to the round of 16while Botafogo will try to secure its position in Group D of the Libertadores Cup at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

After suffering defeats against the Ecuadorian Liga de Quito (1-0) and the Colombian Junior de Barranquilla (1-3), The Brazilian team is preparing to receive the Peruvian team in its own stadium. Despite the challenges in international competition, Botafogo is supported by its resounding victory over Juventude (5-1) last Sunday in the Brazilian league.

Located in third place in the national table, the Rio team has had a promising start to the current season, seeking to leave behind the difficulties experienced last year. On that occasion, despite leading with a 13-point advantage, the team finished in fifth place after losing its position in just three months.

Portuguese coach Artur Jorge will face Universitario without striker Matheus NascimentoHowever, they will have Júnior Santos and Tiquinho Soares available to lead the attack. He midfielder Kauê will also be absent in the confrontation, since He was suspended indefinitely from the club this Monday due to accusations of alleged assault against an ex-partner.

The difference between Botafogo, Universitario has had a solid start in the Copa Libertadoreswinning against Liga de Quito (2-1) and tying with Junior de Barranquilla (1-1), which places it in second place in the group.

In their last match of the Apertura Tournament, the current Peruvian champion defeated Unión Comercio 2-1, placing themselves in second place in the domestic table with nine wins and three draws. For the confrontation against Botafogo, the team led by Argentine Fabián Bustos will have forwards Álex Valera and Edison Flores leading the attack.

With 4 points, Universitario is in second place in the Group D table. If you beat the Brazilian team, would become the undisputed leader with 7 points, moving Junior (5 points) into second place after drawing 1-1 with LDU (4 points) in Barranquilla on Tuesday. Besides, Botafogo would be in last place without points.

Possible lineups:

• Botafogo: ‘Gatito’ Fernández; Mateo Ponte, Lucas Halter, Bastos, Hugo; Danilo Barbosa, Marlon Freitas, Savarinho, Jeffinho; Júnior Santos, Tiquinho Soares.
  Coach: Arthur Jorge.
• University: Sebastian Britos; Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros; Rodrigo Ureña, Martin Perez, Jario Concha; Andy Polo, Second Gatekeeper; Alex Valera, Edison Flowers.
  Coach: Fabian Bustos.
• Referee: The Venezuelan Jesús Valenzuela and his compatriot Juan Soto in the VAR.
• Estadio: Nilton Santos, in Río de Janeiro.
• Hour: 7.00pm local time (10.00pm GMT).

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