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Aucas and Nacional will face each other in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores first-stage qualifications games at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda on Thursday.
After finishing fifth in Liga Pro, the Ecuadorian side will begin their new domestic campaign in March, while Juan Pablo Pampido's men are winless (D2 L2) in their four games in the Paraguayan Primera Division games so far this season.
The winner between Aucas and Nacional Asuncion will face Colombian side Atletico Nacional in the second stage.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Aucas vs Nacional kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | February 8, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET |
| Venue: | Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda |
The Copa Libertadores match between Aucas and Nacional Asuncion will be played at Estadio Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda in Quito, Ecuador.
It will kick off at 7:30 pm ET on Thursday, February 8, in the United States (US).
How to watch Aucas vs Nacional online - TV channels & live streams
 | Fubo | Watch here |
 | beIN SPORTS | Watch here |
In the US, the game is available to watch and stream online live through beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS Espanyol and Fubo (sign up for free 7-day trial).
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Aucas team news
Jeison Medina could join Cristhoper Zambrano in attack, with Luis Canga and Carlos Rolon likely to be paired at centre-back.
Aucas possible XI: Resendez; Gonzalez, Canga, Rolon, J. Mina; Mejia, A. Mina, Carcelen, Cano; Medina, Cristhoper Zambrano
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Cabezas, Castro, Lanzillota, Resendez |
| Defenders: | Canga, Carabali, Cuero, Garcia, Mohor, Pizarro, Rolon |
| Midfielders: | Arboleda, Batalla, Briones, Cano, Carcelen, Cruz Gonzalez, Guzman, Jaramillo, A. Mina, J. Mina, Munoz, R. Perlaza, P. Perlaza, Sanabria, Vega, Carlos Zambrano, Zova |
| Forwards: | Blanco, Espinosa, Medina, Ordonez, Tobar, Cristhopher Zambrano |
Nacional team news
Argentine forward Ignacio Bailone is likely to join compatriot Nazareno Bazan in attack, with Juan Fernando Alfaro and Edgardo Orzusa in the middle.
Nacional possible XI:Silva; Blasi, Ojeda, Benegas, Nunez; Caballero, Juan Fernando Alfaro, Orzusa, M. Gonzalez; Bazan, Bailone.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Silva, Galarza, Peralta |
| Defenders: | Gimenrez, Ojeda, C. Nunez, Blasi, E.Duarte, Vargas, Benegas, F. Gonzalez, Rivas |
| Midfielders: | Juan Fernando Alfaro, Orzusa, Velazco, Meza, M. Gonzalez, Arza, Caceres, Santacruz, A. Gonzalez, Gaona, Juan Luis Alfaro, Avalos, Figueredo, J. Duarte, J. Gonzalez, J. Nunez |
| Forwards: | Bailone, G. Caballero, L. Gonzalez, D. Duarte, Bazan, Morel, Arevalo, T. Caballero |
Head-to-Head Record
This is the first time Aucas and Nacional Asuncion will face each other across all competitions.