There is a crucial match in the final Match-day of the group stage in the Copa Libertadores, where Estudiantes L.P. will play host to Club Nacional on Thursday. Club Nacional are currently sitting at the 2nd spot that leads to the next round of the competition, but Estudiantes L.P. can steal that ticket with a win by more than two goals here.
Estudiantes L.P. (1-2-2) made a great start in this group stage, when they grabbed four points from their first two matches. They were stuck at a goal-less draw on the road against Nacional, and defeated Garcilaso by 0-3 at home. However, they lost each of their next two matches against Santos by 1-0 (home) and 0-2 (away), before a goal-less draw on the road against Garcilaso. They are now sitting at the 3rd spot of Group F with 5 points, three behind Nacional. They now need a win by at least two goals in order to steal the 2nd spot and continue in the competition.
Club Nacional (2-1-2) made the exact opposite start in the group stage, as after that goal-less draw against Estudiantes L.P. in the premiere, they fell by 1-3 on the road against Santos and were held to a goal-less draw on the road against Garcilaso. However, they won their last two matches against Garcilaso (0-4 home) and Santos (0-1 home). They are now sitting at the 2nd spot of the group with 8 points, one behind Santos, and three ahead of Estudiantes L.P. and Garcilaso. A loss here could potentially push them to the bottom of the group.
