In a thrilling matchup for the final game of the third round, Peñarol will go head-to-head with Deportivo Maldonado tonight at 20:30 (Argentina time) at the iconic Campeón del Siglo stadium.
Current Form: Peñarol vs Deportivo Maldonado
The visiting side, Deportivo Maldonado, arrives with high spirits after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over Progreso in their last outing. Conversely, Peñarol will be looking to regain their momentum following a disappointing 1-2 loss to Central Español in the previous match.
Peñarol’s Recent Performance in Apertura
Peñarol aims to bounce back from their recent defeat, which has left them currently sitting in the tenth position with just 3 points (1 win and 1 loss).
Deportivo Maldonado’s Recent Performance in Apertura
Currently, Deportivo Maldonado holds third place in the standings with 6 points, showcasing an impressive start to their campaign with 2 wins out of 2.
Historically, Peñarol has dominated this matchup, winning 4 out of the last 5 encounters and managing to draw just once. The last clash between these two teams in the tournament occurred on October 11, where Peñarol triumphed with a 2-0 scoreline.
Following this match, Peñarol will prepare for a highly-anticipated Superclásico against Nacional, slated to take place at the Gran Parque Central on March 1 at 19:30 (Argentina time).
The referee appointed to officiate the game is Alberto Feres.
Upcoming Matches
Peñarol’s Next Fixtures in Apertura:
- Matchday 4: vs Nacional – March 1, 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 5: vs Danubio – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 6: vs Albion – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 7: vs Cerro – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 8: vs Boston River – Date and time to be confirmed
Deportivo Maldonado’s Next Fixtures in Apertura:
- Matchday 4: vs Juventud – March 2, 20:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 5: vs Wanderers – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 6: vs Defensor Sporting – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 7: vs Cerro Largo – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 8: vs MC Torque – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Timing by Region
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:30 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 18:30 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico City), and Nicaragua: 17:30 hours
- Venezuela: 19:30 hours