Mushuc Runa Faces Unión in Critical Copa Sudamericana Match

Santa Fe, Argentina — Ecuadorian club Mushuc Runa is set to face Argentine team Unión on May 13, 2025, in a critical match for the Copa Sudamericana Group E. Mushuc Runa, currently leading the group with 10 points, aims to secure a place in the knockout stage.

Unión arrives at the match after a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Palestino, leaving them in third place in the group with just three points. The Argentine team needs a victory to keep their hopes alive for advancing to the playoffs.

The head coach of Mushuc Runa, Ever Hugo Almeida, expressed confidence in his team’s performance. “Despite our recent setbacks in local matches, our focus is sharp for the Copa Sudamericana,” he said. The Ecuadorians are determined to maintain their unbeaten streak in the group stage, which includes three wins and one draw.

In their previous match against Cruzeiro, Mushuc Runa secured a 1-1 draw, sending the Brazilian team to the bottom of the table with just one point. In the local league, however, Mushuc Runa lost 2-1 to Manta FC, situated them in 10th place with 15 points.

The upcoming match is crucial for both teams. Unión must win both of their final matches, hoping for defeats by Palestino, who sits in second place with nine points. Mushuc Runa, having won their earlier meeting against Unión 3-0, hopes to replicate that success.

The match kicks off at 9:30 PM local time (7:30 PM in Ecuador) at the Estadio 15 de Abril in Santa Fe. Fans can watch the match live on ESPN 5 and Disney+ Premium. A live minute-by-minute update will also be available on various sports platforms.