Overview
- Kickoff is set for Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador and 9:00 p.m. in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and Brazil, with outlets differing on whether the date reads Jan. 17 or 18.
- Broadcast for South America runs on the Disney Plus Plan Premium service, with ESPN Premium carrying the signal in Argentina and no free-to-air option in Peru.
- Pablo Guede prioritizes rotation and team cohesion over the result after two defeats, aiming to give his squad similar minutes in this final tune-up.
- Colo Colo under Fernando “Tano” Ortiz may hand a debut to on-loan striker Maximiliano Romero as the coach builds a more possession-oriented side.
- Alianza Lima integrates new signing Jairo Vélez and looks to extend minutes for Luis Advíncula as Sergio Peña remains a focal point for improvement.