Diego López, the Uruguayan coach of Barcelona Sporting Club, would make just one change to face Estudiantes de La Plata for this Tuesday’s game, which kicks off at 19:00, in the second leg of playoffs for access to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.

The Canaries beat Puncharratas 2-1 last Tuesday with goals from Ecuadorians Fidel Martínez and Janner Coroz. A change for this clash would be the inclusion of midfielder Bruno Piñatares in place of Argentine striker Jonatan Bauman.

A tense match between Estudiantes de La Plata and Barcelona SC to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana

Gaucho did an outstanding job blocking the exit of the defenders, pulling the trail and lending a hand to recover the run, but now López’s intention will be to give strength to the midfield to contain the attacks of the Albirrojos, who must win to continue in the race for the continental tournament.

López is bound to step up his mark on the left flank as Segundo Portocarrero struggled to stop the Argentinians in the first leg. The omission of this band, Argentine winger Leonardo Godoy took advantage and equalized at 1.

The yellow formation would be with Javier Burrai; Pedro Pablo Perlaza, Joshua Quiñónez, Luca Sosa, Segundo Portocarrero; Fernando Gaibor, Leonai Souza, Bruno Piñatares, Fidel Martínez, Janner Corozo; Francisco Fydriszewski.

And coach Eduardo Domínguez would form with Mariano Andújar; Juan Cruz, Luciano Lollo, Santiago Núñez; Leonardo Godoy, Santiago Ascacibar, Jorge Rodríguez, Gastón Benedetti; Mauro Mendez, Benjamin Rollheiser, Guido Carrillo.

The Rojiblancos, one of the great animators of this Argentinian league, but whose last victory dates back to June 2, come to this match after collecting four draws and two defeats in the local tournament – the last, last Saturday against River Plate, which allowed the millionaires to sing alirón-. (D)