Rosario Central need to bring A-game against Peñarol

Rosario Central and Peñarol go head-to-head at the this Thursday in the Copa Libertadores. Rosario Central mark their 13th participation in the competition, whilst Peñarol, who have already won this tournament 5 times, go into their 49th.

After facing Barracas Central in Copa da Liga Argentina, Rosario Central turn their attention to the Copa Libertadores where they challenge Peñarol.

This will be the first time these teams face each other for the Copa Libertadores.

Looking into the history of Rosario Central in the competition, Ramón Bóveda excels as their most used player, with 29 games in total. Regarding the history of Peñarol in the competition, Diego Aguirre's team's best scorer ever is Alberto Spencer, with 48 goals, and occupying the first position in the Copa Libertadores top scorers. Néstor Gonçalves excels as their most used player, with 77 games in total.

Rosario Central will have to work hard if they want to overcome this major hurdle.