This Tuesday Deportivo Cali will start its way in the Conmebol Libertadores against Boca Juniors at the Palmaseca stadium. Both teams are part of Group E of the continental tournament complemented by Corinthians from Brazil and Always Ready from Bolivia.
In the local rental team, those led by Rafael Dudamel matched goalless against Equidad at the Metropolitano de Techo stadium for the 14th date of the Dimayor Betplay League, in which they carry out a discreet campaign being penultimate in the tournament.
For their part, the 'xeneize' comes from a 2-2 draw at home against Arsenal de Sarandí and remain in third place with 18 points from Group B of the Argentine Professional Football League Cup.
In addition, 'Blue and Gold' coach Sebastián Bataglia confirmed that it is likely that the steering wheel Pol Fernández will miss the game against the 'Sugarreros' after suffering muscular discomfort against Arsenal.
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Similarly, Boca will not be able to count on the players; Marcos Rojos, Carlos Izquierdoz and Colombian Sebastián Villa for sanction. However, in the squad list appears central defender Carlos Zambrano, who would be the initialist against Deportivo Cali.
Likewise, Jorman Campuzano and Frank Fabra were taken into account for the duel against eleven Cali who will live a special duel because in the past he wore the colors of Cali.
It should be noted that Sebastián Villa was punished for participating in last year's excesses against Atlético Mineiro as a visitor, so he will have to meet six penalty dates in the Conmebol Libertadores.
In the current season with the Argentine club, former Deportes Tolima scored three scores in eight appearances and was vital in the Argentine Superclassic win against River Plate where he scored the winning goal at Monumental.
For his part, Sebastián Battaglia knows how difficult this group will be, but he is clear about the quality of his players can solve complex matches at any time.
On the other hand, Rafael Dudamel hopes to make up for the evil present in the domestic tournament and knows the importance of facing these kinds of challenges at the international level.
Finally, the former coach of the University of Chile said that Deportivo Cali's goal is to advance to the next phase of Conmebol Libertadores.
The last time both teams met Libertadores at Palmaseca was on February 24, 2016 by group stage with a pale 0-0 draw.
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