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LIVE! Estudiantes La Plata (ARG) vs. Independiente Medellín (COL) in the Copa Libertadores on beIN SPORTS
Estudiantes must win at home, while Medellín only needs a draw to reach the Libertadores round of 16.
How the teams come into the match
The Argentine side is going through a tough stretch. A 1-0 defeat against Clube de Regatas do Flamengo at the Maracanã has left El Pincha deeply shaken, compounded by the fact that they have managed just one victory in their last five official matches. Adding to their troubles, they will be without the key absences of Tomás Palacios and Tiago Palacios, both suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
In contrast, Independiente Medellín arrives with a major morale boost after securing a valuable 3-2 victory against Cusco Fútbol Club in the Peruvian altitude. Although the Colombian side has shown some inconsistency recently, they managed to steady themselves in the standings right before this decisive matchday.
The outlook slightly favors the Colombian side. El Poderoso de la Montaña sits in second place with seven points and will advance with a victory or even a draw. In contrast, Estudiantes is under absolute pressure to win in front of their home fans to stay alive in the Libertadores; any other result will send them straight to the Copa Sudamericana Playoffs.
Estudiantes de La Plata and Independiente Medellín face off this Tuesday, May 26, in a true winner-takes-all clash for qualification to the Round of 16 in the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores. The match will be played at the Estadio UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi, with both teams going head-to-head for the second ticket out of Group A.
