Cerro Porteño Loses Two Starters for Palmeiras Libertadores Clash

Cerro Porteño faces a significant challenge in their Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg against Palmeiras, with coach Ariel Holan confirming two crucial absences. Matías Pérez and Cecilio Domínguez will not be available for the crucial match at La Nueva Olla stadium.

The Paraguayan club is looking to advance in the tournament after a 1-1 draw in the first leg held in São Paulo. The return fixture is scheduled for Wednesday evening, with Cerro Porteño needing a win or a goalless draw to progress, given Palmeiras' away goal advantage.

Domínguez, who started the first leg and was noted as one of the team's best performers, is a particularly significant loss. Pérez, the other confirmed absentee, had already been unavailable for the initial encounter against Palmeiras. Neither player was included in the squad for the weekend's domestic league match, signaling their unavailability for the continental tie.

The team's ability to overcome the absence of these key players will be tested as they aim to secure a place in the next round of South America's premier club competition against a strong Palmeiras side.

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Ariel Holan no recuperó a dos titulares.