How to watch today's Union Espanola vs Fluminense Copa Sudamericana game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Union Espanola are staring down a pivotal moment in what's been a rocky campaign as they welcome a largely second-string Fluminenseside to the Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida this Wednesday for Matchday 3 of the Copa Sudamericana.

Despite high hopes under the leadership of Jose Luis Sierra, results have fallen well short of expectations. The Chilean outfit opened their continental campaign with a frustrating draw against GV San Jose in Bolivia, followed by a demoralizing home loss in Vina del Mar. Now, with just a single point from two outings, Unión find themselves in a must-win scenario to stay alive in Group F.

Domestically, things haven't looked much better. Union are languishing near the relegation zone in the Primera Division, fresh off a defeat in a heated clasico against Audax Italiano. Pressure is mounting on "Coto" Sierra and his squad to shift the tide, and fast.

They might not get a better chance than this. Fluminense, currently leading the group, are expected to roll out a heavily rotated lineup. All signs point to an opportunity ripe for the taking. For Union Espanola, this is more than just a chance to pick up their first win of the group stage, it's a shot at redemption and a step toward climbing out of the hole they’ve dug themselves into.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Union Espanola vs Fluminense online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US), the Copa Sudamericana match between Union Espanola and Fluminense will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS Connect, Amazon Prime Video and Tubi.

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Union Espanola vs Fluminense kick-off time

Copa Sudamericana - Grp. F

The Copa Sudamericana match between Union Espanola and Fluminense will be played at Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida in La Florida, Chile.

It will kick off at 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET on Wednesday, April 23, in the US.

Team news & squads

Union Espanola vs Fluminense lineups

Union Espanola

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

FLU

25

F. Torgnascioli

19

B. Vejar

18

F. Espinoza

3

V. Vidal

21

N. Diaz

6

B. Jauregui

22

P. Aranguiz

20

M. Marin

11

C. Montes

10

A. Uribe

9

M. Suarez

98

Vitor Eudes

26

Manoel Messias

29

Thiago Santos

36

Vagno

46

J. Fidelis

11

Keno

90

K. Serna

5

F. Bernal

16

Nonato

18

R. Lezcano

9

Everaldo

4-2-3-1

FLU

ESP

-Line up

• 25

  F. Torgnascioli

• 19

  B. Vejar

  83’

• 18

  F. Espinoza

  88’

• 3

  V. Vidal

• 21

  N. Diaz

  71’

• 6

  B. Jauregui

• 22

  P. Aranguiz

  83’

• 20

  M. Marin

  46’

• 11

  C. Montes

  66’

• 10

  A. Uribe

• 9

  M. Suarez

  87’

  88’

Substitutes

• 7

  F. Ovelar

  66’

• 8

  B. Carvallo

• 16

  S. Ramirez

  46’

• 1

  M. Parra

• 13

  S. Pereira

  88’

• 24

  G. Norambuena

  88’

• 27

  D. Robles

• 31

  L. Naranjo

Manager

• J. Sierra

FLU

-Line up

• 98

  Vitor Eudes

• 26

  Manoel Messias

• 29

  Thiago Santos

• 36

  Vagno

  65’

  81’

• 46

  J. Fidelis

  58’

• 11

  Keno

  71’

• 90

  K. Serna

  70’

• 5

  F. Bernal

  34’

• 16

  Nonato

  90’ + 3’

• 18

  R. Lezcano

  71’

• 9

  Everaldo

  76’

Substitutes

• 77

  P. Baya

  71’

• 50

  G. Ramalho

• 19

  J. Lavega

  71’

• 42

  T. Henrique

• 40

  D. Schuindt

• 55

  W. Davi

• 52

  G. Dohmann

• 34

  W. Nata

  70’

• 13

  G. Cintra

  81’

Manager

• R. Gaucho

Union Espanola team news

Head coach Jose Luis Sierra has yet to steady the ship. Although he's managed to lift his team off the foot of the Chilean league table, they remain uncomfortably close to the drop zone in 13th, fresh off a 2-0 defeat at the hands of league leaders Audax Italiano.

In a bid to raise their continental profile, the Spanish club bolstered its ranks with Uruguayan midfielder Agustin Nadruz and Chilean striker Ignacio Jeraldino, the latter netting their only goal so far against Bolivian opposition. However, their performances have yet to match expectations.

Veteran Argentine forward Matías Suárez, formerly of Belgrano, has battled fitness issues but may be called upon to partner Jeraldino as the team chases its first win in the tournament.

Fluminense team news

As alluded to above, the visitors are expected to deploy a significantly weakened lineup here. The Brazilian media and official club channels confirmed that stars like German Cano and Paulo Ganso won't feature, as the club rests key personnel ahead of their upcoming Brasileirao clash with Botafogo. Head coach Renato Portaluppi is also staying behind, with assistant Alexandre Mendes taking charge for this fixture.

In the wake of absences, El Tricolor will turn to in-form forward Everaldo, who's already found the net twice in the competition, as they look to extend their perfect group stage record against a side languishing in third place with a solitary point.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

Standings

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