Santos is set to host Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) for the second leg of their Copa Sudamericana playoff clash.
After securing a commanding 4-1 victory in the first leg, the Brazilian side is expected to field a reserve team for the return match. Currently battling to avoid relegation in the Brasileirão, Santos views the Sudamericana as a secondary objective. While not the main focus, advancing in the continental tournament would provide a welcome boost to the club's finances and, more importantly, its morale.
Key Statistics for Santos vs. UCV
Santos has never lost to a Venezuelan team and has conceded goals in only nine of its last ten matches.
Probable Lineups
Santos (4-3-3): Gabriel Brazão; Gabriel Menino, Lucas Veríssimo, João Ananias, Gonzalo Escobar; Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Rollheiser; Miguelito, Rony, Álvaro Barreal.
Manager: Cuca
UCV (4-4-2): Schiavone; Kendrys Silva, Sole, Mottes, Cumana; Mosquera, Zapata, Edwin Peraza, Samuel Sosa; Williams Lugo, Granko.
Manager: Daniel Sasso
Match Details: Date, Time, How to Watch
The match between Santos and UCV will take place at Vila Belmiro in Santos, Brazil on Tuesday, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT.
Viewers in the United States can tune in on beIN Sports, available via cable. Fans can also watch on bet365's Live Streaming Service (Must have a funded bet365 account).
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