Universitario is already in Guayaquil ready to face Barcelona for Phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores. The creams hope to advance to the round to be closer to the group stage or, in the worst case, to access a place in the Copa Sudamericana granted by Phase 3.
Álvaro Gutiérrez traveled with 22 players to face his first international challenge with the U. The student squad will suffer the loss of Alberto Quintero due to suspension and Hernán Novick due to injury.
Universitario and Barcelona have faced each other six times for international tournaments with the balance of one victory for the U, two for the Ecuadorians and three draws. Now they will face each other again this Wednesday the 23rd at 7:30 pm.
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