Santos Futebol Clube's Copa Sul-Americana match may be relocated due to Venezuela earthquake

Santos Futebol Clube may have its Copa Sul-Americana match against Universidad Central relocated due to the earthquake in Venezuela. The earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 that hit Venezuela may change the location of Santos' match in the Copa Sul-Americana playoff.

What happened?

The earthquake hit the northern region of the country, where the Venezuelan capital is located, and caused the death of at least 920 people, in addition to leaving 2,890 injured. About 250 buildings collapsed or were damaged in the country.

Why does this matter for Santos Futebol Clube?

The possibility is that the match will be transferred to another city near Caracas. Santos' opponent, Universidad Central, is in mourning for the death of 18-year-old player Yimvert Berroterán.

What's next?

The return match between Santos and Universidad Central will be played on July 28 at Vila Belmiro. The team that advances from this dispute will face Macará, from Ecuador, in the round of 16 of the Copa Sul-Americana.

Santos Futebol Clube is in 12th place in Serie A, with 12 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses, and a goal difference of -5. The team is 32 points behind leader Flamengo.