As Esteban Paredes steps into retirement, Colo Colo closes the day with a high-stakes main event against Colón de Santa Fe. The farewell present comes as the club navigates a tricky moment, balancing sentiment with the pressure to perform on the pitch.
Chants aside, Gustavo Quinteros weighs his squad decisions for the friendly in the lead-up to a pivotal era for the team. Brayan Cortés and Esteban Pavez are expected to be available for the Paraguay clash, yet the coaching staff will still manage the roster for the Colón test as Colo Colo marks the departure of their long-standing idol with a respectful, competitive performance.
Following the ceremony at the David Arellano, the match is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The fans will witness a Colo Colo side that aims to sharpen its image after a difficult outing in El Salvador, where a heavy defeat to Mineros de Cobresal left a sour taste and a clear need for improvement.
Fernando De Paul is set to guard the net, while the midfield line could feature César Fuentes returning to a more advanced role or Leonardo Gil stepping back into a holding position to reinforce the heart of the team. There is also a real chance that Maximiliano Falcón, who recently found minutes restricted in the league, will be given an opportunity to contribute again from the start or off the bench.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT
THE TRAINING OF COLO COLO
Fernando De Paul; César Fuentes, Matías de los Santos, Maximiliano Falcon, Erick Wiemberg; Leonardo Gil, Vicente Pizarro; Carlos Palacios; Marcos Bolados, Dario Lezcano and Fabian Castillo.
REPLACEMENTS AND BELLS
Lineups and substitutions are not confirmed at this time, with decisions expected closer to kickoff.