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Cerro Porteño's probable lineup for its debut revealed
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Cerro Porteño's probable lineup for its debut revealed

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cerro Porteño will face Sportivo Trinidense on Friday in their opening match of the 2026 Clausura championship.
  • The team aims to reach a high level for their Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie against Palmeiras in August.
  • Coach Ariel Holan has prepared a likely starting lineup, with key players Lucas Merolla and Blas Riveros ruled out due to injury.

Cerro Porteño is set to kick off their 2026 Clausura championship campaign against Sportivo Trinidense this Friday. The match, scheduled for 6:30 PM at La Nueva Olla, marks the beginning of their domestic season.

The team, managed by Argentine coach Ariel Holan, is focused on building momentum and achieving peak performance for their upcoming Copa Libertadores Round of 16 fixtures against Palmeiras on August 12 and 19. The first leg will be played in Brazil.

For the opening league match, Holan is expected to field a lineup including Manuel Roffo in goal, protected by a defense of Iván Ramírez, Víctor Gustavo Velázquez, Matías Pérez, and Guillermo Benítez. The midfield is likely to feature Derlis Rodríguez, Robert Piris da Motta, and Agustín Almendra, with Ariel Gamarra providing support. The attacking duo is anticipated to be Cecilio Domínguez and Pablo Vegetti.

However, Cerro Porteño will be without central defender Lucas Merolla and full-back Blas Riveros due to injuries. Ticket prices for the match range from 20,000 to 200,000 guaraníes, depending on the seating section.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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