This week Phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores 2024, the same one that will end up defining all those classified for the group stage of the CONMEBOL competition. And one of the matches that generates the most expectations is the one they will play Always Ready vs. Uruguayan national. The ‘Bolso’ is getting ready to travel to the Bolivian city of El Alto (4,100 meters above sea level) and achieve a result that will allow him to start dreaming of qualifying. In that line, Alvaro Recobacoach of the Montevideo team, has expressed his concern about playing at such a height and the challenge it represents for his team.
In statements to Uruguayan TV, after the victory against Wanderers last Sunday, ‘Chino’ Recoba made it clear that facing Always Ready is not a normal match due to the more than 4 thousand meters above sea level. In addition, the coach confessed that he saw up to three repetitions of the Bolivians’ key against Sporting Cristal.
In Phase 2, the Peruvian team suffered the ravages of the altitude, especially in the second half of the match, and ended up falling 6-1 and with two expelled (Ignacio and Díaz). Although they won 3-1 in the second leg that was played in Lima, it was not enough to qualify. Like Cristal, ‘Chino’ fears leaving with a large disadvantage.
“I have already seen the match between Always Ready and Sporting Cristal three times, it is not normal to play at 4,000 meters. We know that the goalkeeper has to be a figure and try to score the chances you have. I have only one doubt about Thursday’s team.”, indicated Recoba, who was a Nacional player for six seasons.
“It is difficult for the big team to think about a result other than getting something, whether it is a point or three. That’s the fear I have, that it could happen that you lose one to zero, obviously I hope not, and maybe you have to settle. It is atypical, where we run a lot of risk, but it is a 180-minute key.”, express.
And he recalled a personal experience as a player: “We can get to the airport and the footballers can feel bad. I saw players bleeding from their ears when they got off the plane. “We will try to take as few risks as possible.”
What time do they play Always Ready vs. National?
If you want to follow every minute of the match between Always Ready vs. National, scheduled for Thursday, March 7 as part of phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores, it is important to keep in mind that the schedule may vary depending on the country you are in. For example, in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, the match will start at 7:30 pm. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, the match will begin at 9:30 pm.
On which TV channel to watch Always Ready vs. National?
If you want to enjoy the entire preview and the complete match between Always Ready vs. National For Copa Libertadores, it is important to keep in mind that only some signals have authorization to broadcast the match. Among these are ESPN, STAR Plus and Pluto TV, who will broadcast the meeting throughout Latin America. Likewise, we recommend not searching for it on Fútbol Libre TV, a pirate signal.
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