The Blue Cross arrived in the Dominican Republic to face the first round of the round of 16 Concachampions. For this duel in front of him Arcahaie, from Haiti, Juan Reynoso He will have many options in a team that highlights the absences of up to eight key players in the scheme of the Peruvian coach.
Jesús Corona, Pablo Aguilar, Julio Domínguez, Luis Romo, Jonathan Rodríguez, Orbelín Pineda, Bryan Angulo and Pol Fernández will be the victims of this meeting of the international competition. In contrast, several celestial elements without participation in time Guardians 2021, case Alexis Pena, could have minutes against the Central American team.
The heavenly team arrived this Sunday afternoon at Dominican Republic for a commitment that will be played on neutral ground after CONCACAF determined that the Haitian team’s place did not meet the requirements to host an international match.
Cruz Azul was applauded on his arrival in the Dominican Republic (TW Carlos Córdova)
Heavenly reception
Despite being a country with a small football tradition, Cruz Azul received the affection of the fans as soon as he stepped on Dominican soil. A dozen fans in cement shirts were waiting for their idols at the airport. The images broadcast on social networks show the globality that La Machine has acquired over the years.
The duel between Cruz Azul and Arcahaie FC for the first stage of the eighth Concachampions will be played on Tuesday, April 6, at the stadium facilities Felix Sanchez from the city of Santo Domingo. This appointment is scheduled for 21:00 (local time).