LIVE! Santos vs Deportivo Cuenca in The Copa Sudamericana on beIN SPORTS

Santos faces a must-win situation at home, while Deportivo Cuenca looks to secure qualification on Brazilian soil.

Santos hosts Deportivo Cuenca this Tuesday, May 26 at Estádio Urbano Caldeira in the final matchday of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana group stage. Coverage begins at 8:20 PM ET / 5:20 PM PT and the match will air LIVE on beIN SPORTS.

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How Santos arrives

The Brazilian side managed by Alexi Stival enters the match under enormous pressure after a highly inconsistent group-stage campaign.

Santos must win at home and also depend on other results to keep its qualification hopes alive. The Peixe arrives after losing against Grêmio in the Brasileirão and drawing against San Lorenzo in a match that seriously complicated its continental future.

Despite the difficult scenario, the São Paulo club will try to use the atmosphere at Urbano Caldeira to push for a victory that keeps its dreams alive.

How Deportivo Cuenca arrives

Meanwhile, Deportivo Cuenca travels to Brazil in a much stronger position inside Group D.

The Ecuadorian side managed by Jorge Célico currently sits second in the group and knows that a victory would automatically secure qualification to the next round of the Copa Sudamericana.

El Morlaco also arrives in solid form after positive performances in both continental competition and LigaPro, including the historic 1-0 victory against Santos earlier in the group stage in Ecuador.

A match full of pressure and tension

The final matchday of Group D promises drama until the very end due to the tight battle for qualification.

Santos will essentially play a final in front of its home fans, forced to attack from the opening whistle in search of all three points. Meanwhile, Deportivo Cuenca will attempt to take advantage of the pressure surrounding the Brazilian side while managing the game and chasing one of the biggest international results in the club’s recent history.

With both teams still fighting to advance, the match promises intensity and tension throughout the 90 minutes.