IDV vs Atlético Mineiro Starting Lineups Revealed for Copa Sudamericana First Leg Semifinal
The first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal between Independiente del Valle and Atlético Mineiro is set to take place on October 21, 2025. The match will kick off at 19:30 at the home stadium of Independiente del Valle, located in Chillo Jijón.
Team News and Player Availability
Independiente del Valle faces some challenges ahead of the match. They will be without midfielder Mateo Carabajal, who is suspended, and Juan Cazares, who has not fully recovered from an injury. However, Andy Velasco and Junior Sornoza are prepared to take the field.
Independiente del Valle is aiming for their third Copa Sudamericana title, having previously won in 2019 and 2022. Their opponent, Atlético Mineiro, reached the finals of the previous Copa Libertadores and secured the Sudamericana title in 2014. The stakes are high for both teams.
Coaching Strategy
Head coach Javier Rabanal stressed the importance of maintaining focus throughout the match. He emphasized the need for his team to start strong, particularly after their surprising defeat in the quarter-finals against Once Caldas.
Key Players to Watch
Claudio Spinelli is expected to be one of the standout players for Independiente del Valle. His performance could be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.
Starting Lineups
Below are the anticipated lineups for the match:
| Independiente del Valle | Atlético Mineiro |
|---|---|
| Guido Villar | Everton |
| Matías Fernández | Lyanco |
| Richard Schunke | Vitor Hugo |
| Andy Velasco | Iván Román |
| Gustavo Cortez | Gustavo Scarpa |
| Jordy Alcívar | Alexander |
| Patrik Mercado | Alan Franco |
| Junior Sornoza | Guilherme Arana |
| Darwin Guagua | Igor Gomes |
| Michael Hoyos | Reiner |
| Claudio Spinelli | Hulk |
As the match approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting an intense clash between two of South America’s finest clubs in the Copa Sudamericana.
