- The two teams are led by Félix Sánchez and Fernando Batista
- Two great generations of players aim go far during 2024 CONMEBOL Copa América™.
This Saturday, June 22, Group B will open at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara (CA): at 3 PM local time (5 PM Ecuador, 6 PM Venezuela), with two CONMEBOL teams in the group will facing of against each other.
Felix Sánchez took over La Tri in 2023, replacing Gustavo Alfaro after a successful tenure that ended following the 2022 World Cup. His results have been positive as the team is currently in position to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. During this year's friendlies, he has achieved three victories: against Guatemala, Bolivia, and Honduras; and two defeats: against Argentina and Italy.
Venezuela also changed its coach in 2023 and is also in a position to qualify for the next World Cup. Fernando Batista, the Argentine coach who was previously Pekerman's assistant with La Vinotinto, has been doing a good job.
Besides the coaches, there is the presence of dazzling young players from both teams: Kendry Páez and Moisés Caicedo on one side; Herrera and Savarino on the other.
Plus, experienced goal scorers like Salomón Rondón and Enner Valencia.
Where to Watch Ecuador-Venezuela?
The match will start at 5 PM Quito time (Ecuador) and 6 PM Caracas time (Venezuela). It can be watched as follows:
- Venezuela: Televen
- Ecuador: TV Ecuavisa, DirecTV
- United States: FS1, TUDN, Univision
Ecuador-Venezuela: History
They have faced each other 4 times in this tournament:
- 2 Wins for Ecuador
- 1 Draw
- 1 Win for Venezuela
- 12 Goals for Ecuador
- 4 Goals for Venezuela
Key Facts to Consider
- Venezuela is undefeated against Ecuador in their last two encounters at CONMEBOL Copa América™ (1W 1D). The Ecuadorian team has not defeated La Vinotinto in the competition since the 2001 edition (4-0).
- Ecuador has lost only one of their last 10 encounters against Venezuela in all competitions (4W 5D 1L).
- Salomón Rondón (Venezuela) recently completed his first season in Mexican football with Pachuca, where he was the top scorer (including league and playoffs) and the only player to score in double digits (10).
Source: OPTA
Lineups
Ecuador: Alexander Domínguez; Ángelo Preciado, Félix Torres, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié; Moisés Caicedo, Alan Franco, John Yeboah; Kendry Páez, Jeremy Sarmiento; Enner Valencia. Venezuela: Rafael Romo; Alexander González, Yordan Osorio, Nahuel Ferraresi, Miguel Navarro; Yangel Herrera, Jose Martinez; Cristian Casseres Jr, Yeferson Soteldo, Darwin Machis; Salomon Rondón.
Referee Designation
- Referee: Wilmar Roldán (Colombia)
- Assistant Referees: Alexander Guzmán and John León (Colombia)
- Fourth Official: Kevin Ortega (Peru)
- VAR: Juan Lara (Chile)
Match Information
- Match: Ecuador vs. Venezuela (Group B, Matchday 1)
- Date and Time: June 22, 2024, at 3 PM local time (5 PM Ecuador, 6 PM Venezuela)
- Stadium: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara (CA)
