Officials have been appointed for both Copa Paraguay semi-finals, with Libertad taking on Recoleta FC on Saturday and Cerro Porteño hosting Sol de América the following day. The winner of the competition will also earn a place in the Copa Libertadores 2027.
Libertad chase a fourth title
Libertad, the competition’s most successful club, get the action underway at the La Arboleda stadium. They are looking to reach another final and move a step closer to a fourth cup triumph.
Their opponents, Recoleta FC, have been one of the surprises of the tournament. The club is aiming for a historic first appearance in the final and, with it, the fourth and last qualifying berth for the Copa Libertadores 2027.
Cerro Porteño face a must-win match
The second semi-final takes place in Itauguá, where Cerro Porteño are under pressure to bounce back from a disappointing season. A place in the final would give them a chance to win the cup for the first time.
Standing in their way is Sol de América, the only remaining representative from the Division Intermedia, the second tier. They reached the final in 2021, when they lost on penalties to Olimpia, and they will be eager to go one better.
Officials for Saturday’s match
Recoleta FC vs. Libertad at La Arboleda, 18:00 local time. Referee: Derlis López. Assistants: Eduardo Britos and Nadia Weiler. Fourth official: Aldo Quiñónez. VAR: José Méndez. AVAR: Milcíades Saldívar.
Officials for Sunday’s match
Cerro Porteño vs. Sol de América at Juan Canuto Pettengill, 18:00 local time. Referee: Mario Díaz de Vivar. Assistants: Julio Aranda and Héctor Medina. Fourth official: Alipio Colmán. VAR: Carlos Figueredo. AVAR: Héctor Balbuena.
Source: www.abc.com.py
