Macará vs. América de Cali: Match Preview and Importance
América de Cali will face Ecuadorian club Macará on May 28, 2026, at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium. This match is pivotal in the Copa Sudamericana group stage as both teams vie for a place in the knockout rounds. Currently, Macará leads group A with 9 points, while América de Cali follows closely with 8 points. A victory for the home team will secure their spot in the Round of 16, while a draw would keep them in the playoff contention, and a loss would leave them dependent on results from other matches, particularly Tigre against Alianza Atlético.
Match Details
- Match: América de Cali vs. Macará
- Date: May 28, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM (local time)
- Location: Pascual Guerrero Stadium, Cali, Colombia
- Referee: Mario Díaz de Vivar (Paraguay)
- TV Broadcast: ESPN and Disney + Plus Premium
Probable Formations
América de Cali
- Jean Fernandes (GK)
- Mateo Castillo
- Cristián Tovar
- Danny Rosero
- Marcos Mina
- Josen Escobar
- Rafael Carrascal
- Tilman Palacios
- Jan Lucumí
- Yeison Guzmán
- Tomás Ángel
Coach: David González
Macará
- Rodrigo Rodríguez (GK)
- Denilson Bolaños
- Santiago Etchebarne
- José Marrufo
- Luis Ayala
- José Cazares
- Martín Tello
- Toño Espinoza
- Matías Miranda
- José Klinger
- Franco Posee
Coach: Guillermo Sanguinett
Referee Team
- Central Referee: Mario Díaz de Vivar (Paraguay)
- Assistant 1: Eduardo Britos (Paraguay)
- Assistant 2: Nancy Fernandez (Paraguay)
- Fourth Official: Blas Antonio Romero (Paraguay)
- VAR: José Natael Méndez (Paraguay)
- AVAR: Zulma Quiñónez (Paraguay)
Current Standings in Group A
1. Macará (Ecuador) : 9 points (5 games played; goal difference +3)
2. América de Cali (Colombia) : 8 points (5 games played; goal difference +1)
3. Tigre (Argentina) : 6 points (5 games played; goal difference +1)
4. Alianza Atlético (Peru) : 2 points (5 games played; goal difference -5)
What’s at Stake
This encounter is more than just a game; it’s a battle for survival in the Copa Sudamericana. A win for América de Cali keeps their destiny in their hands as they aim to lead the group, while Macará looks to consolidate their top position. Fans eagerly anticipate a thrilling clash, with both teams needing to deliver their best performances.
As kick-off approaches, the buzz around the stadium is palpable, promising an exciting evening of football that could define the course of the tournament for both teams.