Universidad Católica vs Peñarol Match Preview
Universidad Catolica needs three goals to eliminate Peñarol from the quarter-finals and claim their place among America's fittest four. Cruzados' coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will have to do without midfielder Fernando Meneses, Adan Vergara and David Henríquez, all of them struggling with injuries.
Universidad Catolica's goalkeeper Paulo Garces played a huge role in their defeat last week in Uruguay. "I've been working mentally since the last week, to overcome all that I've been through. I'm ready for everything now".
Young Argentinean promise Marcelo Cañete is likely to lead the attack of the Chilean squad towards the victory at the San Carlos de Apoquindo. Peñarol will be a tough nut to crack, having already eliminated Godoy Cruz and reigning Libertadores champion Internacional playing away.
Peñarol's coach Diego Aguirre confirmed Alejandro González, Carlos Valdez, Guillermo, Darío Rodríguez; Matías Corujo, Nicolás Freitas, Luís Aguiar; Matías Mier; Alejandro Martinuccio and Juan Manuel Olivera with a classic 4-3-1-2 formation.
Carlos Valdez could nevertheless make it into the starting eleven, unlike Luís Aguiar, who struggles with a leg injury.