Cerro Porteño Names 25 Players for Crucial Copa Libertadores Clash Against Palmeiras

Cerro Porteño is preparing for what is being called the most important match of their year as they host Palmeiras in the second leg of their Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie. The Paraguayan club needs a strong performance at home to overcome the 1-1 draw from the first leg in São Paulo and secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

The crucial match is scheduled for 7:00 PM local time at La Nueva Olla stadium. Coach Ariel Holan has announced a squad of 25 players for the encounter against the Brazilian side, which features Paraguayan internationals Gustavo Gómez and Ramón Sosa. However, the team will be without Matías Pérez and Cecilio Domínguez, both ruled out due to injuries.

Despite the absences, there is some positive news for Cerro Porteño. Robert Piris da Motta and César Bobadilla have recovered from their injuries and are included in the squad. Lucas Merolla, who started in the recent match against San Lorenzo, has also been called up, adding depth to the team's options.

The full list of 25 players called up by Holan includes Manuel Roffo, Álvaro Espínola, Jorge Morel, Fabricio Domínguez, Juan Manuel Iturbe, Guillermo Benítez, Lucas Quintana, Iván Ramírez, Gabriel Aguayo, Ariel Gamarra, Pablo Vegetti, Gustavo Velázquez, Alexis Cañete, Junior Fernández, Robert Piris da Motta, Jonatan Torres, Carlos Franco, Ignacio Aliseda, César Bobadilla, Marcelo Chaparro, Freddy Noguera, Josué Servín, Mateo Klimowicz, Lucas Merolla, and Carlos Chena.