Sao Paulo vs Nacional: How to Watch the Copa Libertadores Clash
A spot in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals is on the line as Sao Paulo host Nacional in the second leg of their tie at the Estádio CÃcero Pompeu de Toledo, better known as the Morumbi.
The first leg in Montevideo ended in a stalemate, with neither side managing to find the back of the net. This was only the second time this year that a Copa Libertadores match ended goalless, adding extra intrigue to Thursday's encounter.
Here's everything you need to know about where and how to watch the match, including TV channels, streaming details, team news and kick-off time.
Kick-off Time
The Copa Libertadores match between Sao Paulo and Nacional will kick off at 6:00 pm ET / 3:00 pm PT on Thursday, August 22, in the United States (US).
How to Watch the Match
In the US, the Copa Libertadores clash between Sao Paulo and Nacional is available to watch and stream live through Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), Fanatiz, and beIN SPORTS.
For live updates and match information, check out GOAL's Live Match Centre.
Watching from Abroad?
If you're outside the US and want to watch the match using your usual streaming service, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN allows you to establish a secure connection online, effectively changing your virtual location. For a comprehensive list of the best VPNs for streaming sports, consult GOAL's guide.
Team News and Squads
Sao Paulo Team News
Sao Paulo will be without Pablo Maia due to a thigh injury, while Alisson is sidelined with a broken ankle and Erick missed the previous match due to muscle tightness. Patryck Lanza is not expected to return until early September as he recovers from a shoulder strain, and Liziero is expected to make his comeback around the same time following a hip injury.
Sao Paulo Possible XI: Rafael; Rafinha, Arboleda, Franco, Welington; Bobadilla, Gustavo; Araujo, Luciano, Ferreira; Calleri
Nacional Team News
Nacional were without Christian Ebere in the first leg due to knee surgery, and Gonzalo Carneiro and Renzo Sanchez remain sidelined with cruciate ligament injuries. Diego Polenta, Sebastian Coates, and Diego Zabala were all brought into the starting lineup for the first leg, replacing Juan Izquierdo, Franco Romero, and Gaston Gonzalez respectively.
Nacional Possible XI: Mejia; Lozano, Coates, Polenta, Baez; Sanabria, Oliva, Pereyra; Galeano, Betancourt, Zabala
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Useful Links
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This match promises to be a tense and exciting encounter, as both teams battle for a place in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. Don't miss out on this crucial clash!
