Huachipato and a Carabobo with an advantage define passage to the third preliminary phase of the Libertadores
The Chilean Huachipato and the Venezuelan Carabobo, who come with an advantage due to their 1-0 victory in the first leg, face each other this Tuesday to define a spot in the third preliminary phase of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. The match will be played at the CAP stadium in the Chilean town of Talcahuano from 7:00 PM local time (10:00 PM GMT) and the team that advances secures at least participation in the Copa Sudamericana.
TL;DR
- Huachipato and Carabobo will play for a spot in the third preliminary phase of the Copa Libertadores 2026.
- Carabobo enters the match with a 1-0 lead from the first leg.
- The winner will qualify for at least the Copa Sudamericana.
- Huachipato's coach Jaime García is optimistic about overturning the deficit, stating "Nothing has been lost."
- Huachipato recently lost key player Maximiliano Gutiérrez to Independiente.
- Despite the loss of Gutiérrez, Huachipato leads the Chilean league after three consecutive wins.
- Carabobo's coach Daniel Farías aims to capitalize on their advantage, warning against complacency.
- Carabobo drew 1-1 in their domestic league and is fourth in their standings.
- Carabobo will be without midfielder Juan Camilo Pérez due to a red card in the first leg.
- The winner of this tie will face the winner of the match between Sporting Cristal (Peru) and 2 de Mayo (Paraguay).