Club Atlético Platense Reaches Libertadores Quarter-Finals
The Team Faces Fluminense at Maracanã This Tuesday
Club Atlético Platense, led by Martín Palermo, reaches its first participation in the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 quarter-finals, facing Fluminense at Maracanã this Tuesday at 7 PM. The match will be broadcast by Fox Sports and Disney+ Premium.
Libertadores Quarter-Finals Bring Club Atlético Platense to Maracanã
This encounter marks the first time Club Atlético Platense plays in the Libertadores quarter-final phase on Brazilian soil. The team traveled to Rio de Janeiro after qualifying in Chile against Coquimbo Unido and then winning the first leg 0-0, advancing on a penalty shootout.
Fluminense Arrives at Clash with Victory Over Vasco da Gama
Fluminense comes from a 1-0 triumph over Vasco da Gama at Maracanã, with a goal by Luciano Acosta. The victory secures the club fourth position in the Brasileirão, with 45 points, and places them in the same phase of the Libertadores, where they already defeated Independiente Rivadavia on penalties.
Club Atlético Platense Squad Undergoes Changes Before the Match
For the match, Club Atlético Platense presents changes to the squad: Felipe Bussio and Franco Minerva are replaced by Santino Cambiasso, Pablo Ferreira, Santiago Quirós, and Bruno Sepúlveda, increasing the squad to 25 players.
Refereeing and Broadcast Ensure Full Coverage of the Clash
Uruguayan referee Andrés Matías Matonte Cabrera, with experience in international tournaments, will officiate the match. The broadcast will be carried by Fox Sports (channels 106, 101, and 1013) and streamed on Disney+ Premium.
Club Atlético Platense Seeks to Maintain Identity and Fight for Permanence
Club Atlético Platense aims to reach the second round with chances, maintaining its team identity and not neglecting the fight for permanence in the first division. The team has already demonstrated strength away from Vicente López, with victories over Peñarol, Corinthians, and the elimination of Coquimbo Unido on penalties.
With information from Club Atlético Platense, QZ | Noticias.
Source: Club Atlético Platense, QZ | Noticias