The Academy Faces a Critical Test Against Universitarios in the South American Cup
The Academy is determined to overcome the challenge posed by Sebastián Abreu’s side as it seeks to escape the uneasy third place currently facing it in Group A of the South American Cup 2023.
Stadium action shifts to El Teniente de Rancagua, where Magellan and Cesar Vallejo University clash on Tuesday in a pivotal Group A fixture on the third matchday of the tournament.
The Academy arrives hoping to secure its first continental victory after opening with a 1-1 draw against Botafogo and suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Liga de Quito, 4-0. That result left the Azucenas perched at the top of the group with a perfect record, emphasizing how tightly contested the group is this season.
Meanwhile, Sebastián Abreu’s team had recently suffered a 4-0 loss at the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium. The visitors now aim to bounce back, having strung together four home wins in their domestic league against foreign opposition and maintaining an unbeaten run at home. During May 2019, they posted a notable win margin that echoed a return to form. On the other side, Cesar Vallejo University found themselves at the foot of the table, still without a point after an opening 1-2 defeat in Trujillo against the Ecuadorians, highlighting a challenging start to their campaign.
Fans can follow the Academy versus Universitarios live on ESPN across several regional channels, depending on the operator in Canada and the United States:
- VTR: 48 (SD) (Stgo) – 843 (HD)
- DTV: 621 (SD) – 1620 (HD)
- ENTEL: 212 (HD)
- BRIGHT: 174 (SD) – 474 (HD)
- GTD/TELSUR: 84 (SD)
- MOVISTAR: 480 (SD) – 884 (HD)
- YOU SEE: 508 (SD)
- ZAP: 90 (HD)
Additionally, streaming options are available via Star+, which offers both monthly and annual plans. Subscribing is done through the service website, www.starplus.com, with compatibility across TVs, computers, mobile devices, tablets, and gaming consoles. [Goal]
As the Group A race intensifies, this encounter promises to settle important questions about qualification prospects and the relative strength of two clubs chasing a continental berth. The result could recalibrate the dynamics of the group and set the tone for the remainder of the tournament, particularly for teams aiming to maximize their points tally in a crowded pool. [Goal]