Metropolitanos and Rayo Zuliano will have Brazilian rivals in the Sudamericana

 

Last Monday marked an exciting milestone for soccer fans with the draw for the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana 2024, an event that generated excitement and anticipation across the continent. This draw not only revealed the groups in which the teams will compete, but also offered a glimpse of the exciting matchups that await us in this prestigious competition.

Among the teams that will represent Venezuela in this exciting contest are Metropolitanos FC and Rayo Zuliano, two teams with a large fan base and a history that promises to add excitement and drama to the competition.

Metropolitanos FC, representing the capital, was part of the draw from the second pool and found its place in Group G. This group is made up of renowned teams such as the Argentine Lanús, the Brazilian Cuiabá and the Peruvian debutant Deportivo Garcilaso. It is not the first time that Metropolitanos faces Lanús; In fact, in the 2022 edition, the two teams met with memorable results: a 0-0 draw at the Olympic Stadium followed by a close 1-0 defeat in Argentine territory. Without a doubt, this will be an opportunity for redemption and to demonstrate the growth of the capital team since their last match in the competition.

On the other hand, Rayo Zuliano, a team with a passionate fan base, will make its debut in the continental group stage, being drawn into Group E from the last round. This group presents formidable challenges, with the presence of the Brazilian Athletico Paranaense, the Uruguayan Danubio and the Paraguayan Sportivo Ameliano. It will be an exciting opportunity for Rayo Zuliano to show their worth and compete with some of the most prominent teams in the region.

The group stage of the 2024 Copa Sudamericana promises to be an exciting battle between teams from different countries, each fighting for continental glory. With matches scheduled to begin the week of April 2-4, football fans across the continent are eagerly awaiting the exciting clashes that will define the course of this prestigious competition.