Thu Mar 06 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona SC to Face Corinthians in Crucial Copa Libertadores Clash
**GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR** – Barcelona SC will host Corinthians in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores 2025’s Phase 3 at Guayaquil’s Estadio Monumental this Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:30 PM (Ecuador time). The winner of this two-legged tie will secure a place in the group stage.
Barcelona, currently leading the LigaPro 2025 after a 4-1 victory over Libertad, enters the match on a high. Their qualification for this stage was hard-fought, overcoming a red card to Mario Pineida in the 10th minute against El Nacional, eventually winning 2-1 on aggregate.
Corinthians, under manager Ramón Díaz, arrives with momentum after eliminating Universidad Central de Venezuela and a recent 2-0 win over Mirassol in the Campeonato Paulista A1 quarterfinals, securing their place in the semifinals against Santos.
The match will be broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+. Fans can follow live updates and minute-by-minute coverage online. This highly anticipated clash promises a thrilling encounter between two strong contenders.
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