Plaza Colonia vs The Strongest Match Preview

For the second qualifying round of the Copa Libertadores, Plaza Cologne hosts De Strongest at the Centenario in Uruguay, followed by a rematch in Bolivia. The winner of the pair will face one of the Uni. Catolica or Bolivar. The away goal does not apply.

Plaza Cologne secured its place in the qualifiers of the top inter-club competition in Latin America after winning last year's Apertura Championship in Uruguay. This will be their first participation in the event. They have a tough team under the guidance of Eduardo Espinel, a coach who emphasizes the defensive part of the game.

In the championship they come from an emphatic victory away from home with 0-5 at the home of Cerro Largo. The experienced C. Rodríguez was left out of the mission due to a muscle injury.

The Strongest got the ticket for the qualifiers after the third place they got in the Bolivian championship. They are a team with experience in the tournament and there goal is none other than entering the groups. The championship started with two wins and one draw with the Universitario Sucre 1-1 at home in the most recent match.

There is enough quality in the team of 45-year-old Argentine Christian Díaz, while the altitude at their home is a great advantage. There are no absences and will be lined up for the best possible result.

The host Plaza Cologne will undoubtedly have enthusiasm in their first appearance in the tournament, but they will face the well known The Strongest who have the quality and experience to manage such games. Away win with the necessary coverage of the tie (DNB 2) is my choice.