The first leg of the Cerro Porteno vs Athletico PR match will be held on Thursday at the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in Asuncion

Cerro Porteno：

Cerro Porteño anticipates a historic clash against Athletico Paranaense in the Copa Sudamericana round of 32, with the first leg set to unfold at General Pablo Rojas Stadium in Asuncion on Thursday. The 34-time Paraguayan champions enter this encounter after concluding their Copa Libertadores campaign in third place in their group, a result that relegated them to this competition. Despite a crucial draw against Colo-Colo in their final Libertadores match, Cerro Porteño finds solace in returning to the Sudamericana after a hiatus since 2016-17, where they previously reached at least the round of 16 in three consecutive appearances. Known for their formidable home record, Cerro Porteño remained unbeaten in the Libertadores group stage matches held in Asuncion, conceding just once. With a tradition of resilience in two-leg ties, the Paraguayan side seeks to uphold their nearly flawless home knockout record in the Sudamericana, aiming to recapture the glory of past triumphs against Brazilian opponents.

Athletico PR：

On the other hand, Athletico Paranaense gears up for a daunting away fixture against Cerro Porteño, marking their debut encounter in the Copa Sudamericana round of 32. The Brazilian club secured their place in this stage after finishing second in Group E of the tournament, narrowly missing out on the top spot by a single point. Despite a strong start in the Sudamericana group phase with four consecutive wins, Athletico Paranaense faced setbacks in the latter stages, losing their momentum with two narrow defeats. Under the guidance of Martin Varini, who recently led them to a convincing Copa do Brasil victory, Athletico Paranaense aims to build on their recent away successes in the Brasileiro Serie A and Sudamericana group matches. With a proven track record in knockout ties, having lifted the Sudamericana trophy twice before, Athletico Paranaense looks to draw inspiration from past achievements as they confront Cerro Porteño in an eagerly awaited encounter between continental giants.

Prediction: 0-1

Cerro Porteno vs Athletico PR stream and TV listing

Singapore：Mola TV

Panama：Disney+ Norte

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