San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
The president of the olympiaRafael Villeda, confirmed the venue that the current National League champion will use for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions League.
The whites will not be able to face the ‘Zorros’ at the Chelato Uclés National Stadium in Tegucigalpa, due to the closure of the capital colossus for four months due to the installation of the new grass that is being laid.
Likewise, according to the Concacaf calendar, the match between Olimpia and Atlas is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, March 8, at 7 pm.
In this context, Rafael Villeda announced that the crucial international match will take place at the Metropolitan Olympic Stadium in San Pedro Sula.
“We hope in this new 2023 we can continue in the best way. The match against Atlas, for reasons as we all know, the National Stadium will be closed. Then they will play at the San Pedro Sula Olympic“Confirmed the top Merengue hierarch.
He added: “I am sure that our fans will say they are present again and we will have a spectacular framework to face a club that in 2021 achieved a two-time championship in Mexican soccer. Although it is true, it did not have a good Apertura in 2022, but it is a great team, however, we trust this work team”.
OLYMPIA – ATLAS
As stated by Rafael Villeda, the Indomitable Lion will play in the Sampedrano venue against Altas. A week later, Olimpia will visit the Rojinegros at the legendary Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara. The clash will be played on Tuesday, March 14 at 8:15 p.m.
On Mexican soil, it will be confirmed whether or not the meringues advance in competition in the most important club tournament in Concacaf.