:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/WSKKGISFFJA7TFM2MO3R5CSJZM.png "Sporting Cristal vs Nacional de Paraguay: day, time and TV channel of the Copa Libertadores second leg")
Sports Crystal lost 2-0 against National of Paraguay for the first stage of phase 2 of the Libertadores Cup. The team led by Tiago Nunes was very close to a draw at the Defensores del Chaco stadium, however, the “tricolor” scored the second at the last minute and will have to seek qualification for the next instance on Tuesday, February 28.
Nacional coach respects Sporting Cristal but warns: ‘We’re going to play it like a final’
Former footballer Pedro Sarabia believes the duel against those led by Tiago Nunes will be demanding, but they are confident of reaching the second leg in Lima with a win in hand.
The home side’s first goal came 45 minutes after the start of the engagement. It all started with the half-court in the second half. They kicked a ball in search of an attacker and Nilson Loyola won by sending the ball wide. Then the Paraguayans were supplied and served quickly. Feliciano Brizuela crossed and Roberto Martinez set upside down to surprise ‘celestial’.
The actions of the return match between Sporting Cristal and Nacional for phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores will begin at 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the National Stadium in Lima. Check your schedule below:
Yoshimar Yotún was changed due to injury during Sporting Cristal vs Nacional de Paraguay for the Copa Libertadores
The midfielder felt like new and forced coach Tiago Nunes to make his first change at Defensores del Chaco.
– Argentina / 9:00 p.m.
– Colombia / 7:00 p.m.
Sporting Cristal received a goal in just 12 seconds from Nacional for the Copa Libertadores
Winger Roberto Martínez surprised the “heavenly” with a header and scored the 1-0 at the Defensores del Chaco stadium.
– Chile / 9:00 p.m.
– Venezuela / 8:00 p.m.
– Uruguay / 9:00 p.m.
– Brazil / 9:00 p.m.
– Paradise / 9:00 p.m.
– Ecuador / 7:00 p.m.
– Bolivia / 8:00 p.m.
– Mexico (CDMX) / 6:00 p.m.
– United States (Washington) / 7:00 p.m.
As in the first leg, the international confrontation between Peruvians and Paraguayans will be broadcast on the ESPN and Star+ signal. Likewise, you will be able to discover all the incidents via GlobeLiveMedia.
– If Sporting Cristal wins by a difference of two goals, everything will be decided on penalties.
– If Sporting Cristal wins by more than two goals, they will go directly to phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores.
– If Sporting Cristal wins with the slightest difference, Nacional will enter the other preliminary phase.
– In case of Sporting Cristal tie, Nacional will qualify for Stage 3 of the Copa Libertadores.
– If Sporting Cristal loses, Nacional will qualify for the next stage of the tournament.
The winner of the key between Sporting Cristal and Nacional de Paraguay will face the winner of Boston River Uruguay against Hurricane from Argentina. The ranked team will be known after the home and away matches. The first will take place tomorrow, Wednesday February 22, at the Centenario, and the second will be played on Wednesday March 1, at Tomás Adolfo Ducó.