(Photo: Real Esteli FC)
Sporting KC hosts Real Esteli on Tuesday night in the CONCACAF Champions League with a chance to inch closer towards winning Group 2. It's a crucial match for Real Esteli who will be eliminated from advancing to the knockout stage with anything less than a victory.
Team News
There's nothing to lose for Real Esteli who are not expected to get a result from this match. They've struggled mightily in this competition (0-13-5 record) but do have some quality players. It's a team that will look to absorb Sporting KC's pressure and take their opportunities on set pieces and counterattacks. Real Esteli should have few injury concerns as the team rescheduled Saturday's league match to accomodate the travel to Kansas City.
Recent Form/Results
Real Esteli have struggled in CCL this year (0-2-0 record) but have been dominant in the Nicaraguan Primera Division. The team has won seven of eight matches and conceded a league low three goals. While the team's form is impressive in league play, they've yet to get a earn a point or score a goal through two matches in Group 2 play.
Key Players
Rudel Calero (Forward) - He's tied for the team lead with four goals in league play including a brace on September 8th vs Diriangen
Juan Bareera (Midfielder) - An experienced player who has three goals in league play this season
Recent Lineups
<b>vs Diriangen FC (2-1 win)</b> |
<strong>vs Walter Ferreti (3-0 win)</strong> |
<p> Lorente, Kardek, Souza, Zeledon, Garcia Rosas, Oliveria, Santos, Calero, Barrera, Joaelton</p> |
Lorente, Kardek, Souza, García, Rodríguez, Santos, Oliveira, Rosas, Barrera, Sánchez, Joaelton |
