Copa Libertadores 2012, Group Stage
While all the teams in this group (Deportivo, Defensor and Chivas) still hold some theoretical chances to qualify to the next stage, only the Ecuadorians have a real option to do so, as they are the only ones to depend only on themselves. Chivas needs to win in Ecuador, and need to do it by a minimum of 4 goals, while also hoping that Defensor will not win in Argentina. So it's obviously a very hard task for the Mexicans, and I seriously doubt their motivation for this match. Even more, there are 6 regulars that haven't even made the trip to Ecuador, as they are still recovering from different injuries. Among those 6 players, we can find their goalkeeper, 3 strikers, one defender and one midfielder. Besides, they should also be more focused on their local league, as they are in a dreadful form (3 consecutive lost matches). Deportivo, as I said, with the best chances to qualify, so they just need to win this match to secure their qualification. High altitude in Quito will also help them a lot, as they have won both home matches at home so far, with a goal difference of 5-0 (trashed Velez by 3-0). meanwhile, Chivas struggled when traveling, losing both matches with a goal difference of 0-4, so I don't think they can do more today, when a lack of motivation is expected. GL!
Deportivo (-1 AH) @ 1.81, 4/10
Result: 5-0, WON
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