Estudiantes Look to Secure Knockout Spot Against Eliminated Carabobo

Estudiantes host Carabobo on Tuesday night at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, with kickoff at 9:30 p.m. local time, in a crucial Copa Libertadores Group A finale. According to TyC Sports, the Argentine side needs a win to reach the Round of 16 and could still top the group depending on results from the Botafogo vs Universidad de Chile match.

Eduardo Domínguez’s team sits on nine points, level with Botafogo and just one behind group leaders Universidad de Chile. If they draw, Estudiantes will have to hope the same result occurs in the parallel game. Anything less than a win could mean elimination. The return of midfield anchor Santiago Ascacíbar boosts their chances, while Cristian Medina and Edwuin Cetré are also set to start.

Carabobo, meanwhile, are already out of the competition. With just one point from five matches, the Venezuelan side can no longer qualify for either the Libertadores or the Sudamericana. Coach Gustavo Zapata has yet to confirm his lineup, though few changes are expected.

It’s a must-win match for Estudiantes. A victory guarantees progress, and with a bit of help from elsewhere, they could even claim top spot and improve their path in the knockout stages.