The planning of Universitario de Deportes for its next matches could be disrupted by the decision of Conmebol. According to journalist Gustavo Peralta, the South American organization determined a new schedule for the duel against Botafogo on date 5, which will be key in the interests of the cream club to qualify for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
“Conmebol notified today that the Universitario de Deportes vs Botafogo, to be played at the Monumental next Thursday, changes its schedule. It will be played at 5:00 pm, although the organizer still needs to make it official,” the communicator wrote on his social networks.
The communicator advanced the information via social networks. Photo: capture by Gustavo Peralta/X
This is a drastic modification with respect to the two previous matches that the ‘U’ played at home in group D, since both matches (against LDU and Junior) were played starting at 9:00 pm, always in their fort at the Monumental Stadium. U Marathon.
When does Universitario play vs. Botafogo?
The clash between Universitario and Botafogo, for the penultimate day of the group stage at Conmebol Libertadores 2024, is scheduled for next Thursday, May 16. It will be the last home match for those led by Fabián Bustos.
This match could decide the fate of the ‘U’ in the continental competition, since a victory would keep them in the fight for passage to the next round and would allow them to reach the last day with their chances intact. Currently, Ate’s men are in second place in their group, with five points, although they will inevitably fall to third place no matter what happens in Botafogo vs. Quito League this Wednesday, May 8.
Why did Conmebol change the schedule of Universitario vs. Botafogo?
At the moment, Conmebol has not issued an official statement to explain the reason for this change in schedule. A possible cause would be to provide greater facilities for the TV transmission of this crossing in Brazil, since said country is two hours ahead of Peru. If the 9:00 pm schedule is maintained, in Brazilian territory the game would begin at 11:00 pm
Fixture of Universitario in the Copa Libertadores
These are the two remaining duels for Universitario in group D of the Cup. If they win both, they will qualify for the round of 16.
- Date 5: University vs. Botafogo | 05/16/2024
- Date 6: Quito League vs. University | 05/28/2024.
How was the first match between Universitario and Botafogo?
The first confrontation between both squads was played last April 24, at the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium, and ended with a resounding 3-1 victory for the locals. Carlos Eduardo (2) and Luiz Henrique scored for Fogao, while Christopher Olivares scored for the ‘U’.
University results in the 2024 Copa Libertadores
This is how the ‘U’ has done so far in this group stage of the Copa Libertadores. Of four games, they won, drew two and lost the remaining one.
- Date 1: Universitario 2-1 Quito League | 02.04.24
- Date 2: Junior 1-1 University | 09.04.24
- Date 3: Botafogo 3-1 Universitario | 04.24.24
- Date 4: University 1-1 Junior | 07.05.24.
How is Universitario doing in League 1?
After its draw against Junior and Botafogo’s victory against LDU, Universitario is in third position with 4 units. They will have to win the next match against the Brazilians to climb to the top of their group.
