Two clubs chasing CONCACAF Champions League glory will do battle today in a group-stage match between Real Espana and Municipal. The Group 1 clash scheduled for 10 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Francisco Morazan in San Pedro Sula and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Univision Deportes.
Having faltered to Mexican outfit in the group opener of the CCL, Real Espana now turn their attention to CSD Municipal. The club, however, will not receive the same respects paid to their Mexican counterparts. According to Real Espana's Wilfredo Barahona, his side has already been tested against much tougher opposition.
"Anything can happen [in this tournament]," he said (via La Prensa). "Logically, you're at a disadvantage playing as the visitors against teams like Pachuca, but there's no excuse. They were a better team. We're at home now and we'll try and give our respect to Municipal."
"I think we have a great team," Barahona added. "We don't have to worry about what they [the opposition] have, but it's certain that with a win we'll be able to regain our confidence."
Barahona and company will look to capture that confidence with a result at home tonight.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Featuring a rudimentary crossing game, Real Espana will rely on the service from right-back Wilfredo Barahona. The 31-year-old is projected to make his 14th career CCL appearance.
Real Espana' Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Hernandez; Barahona, Escobar, Avila, Fortin; Delgado, Acosta, Rodriguez, Aguirre; Gomez, Cardozo
Municipal's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Morandi; Vides, Car, Dennis, Hamilton; Titiman, Albizuris, Souza, Osmar; Carlos, Callorda
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