2 de Mayo stranded on the road to Asunción

Sportivo 2 de Mayo experienced an unexpected moment while traveling to Paraguay’s capital before flying to Peru for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores 2026 First Round against Alianza Lima. The bus transporting the squad suffered a mechanical failure in the San Pedro area, forcing the delegation to halt their journey.

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Despite the situation, the players remained calm and even handled the inconvenience with humor, taking selfies that will likely become part of the team’s story. According to goalkeeper Ángel Martínez, who spoke to ‘Ñanduti’, “It’s a mechanical problem. Another bus is coming. The heat is intense,” reflecting the squad’s patience and unity in the face of adversity.

A logistical race against time

Following the breakdown, the gallo norteño delegation stayed in Santaní while waiting for alternative transportation to continue their trip to Asunción. The mission was clear: avoid missing their scheduled flight to Lima and arrive prepared for the decisive match at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, popularly known as Matute.

Comeback mission

Sportivo 2 de Mayo managed to recover from the mechanical setback, as they later shared on their Instagram account, and are now ready to play a high-stakes match on foreign soil. 

The match is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. (Peru time). Supporters of the Paraguayan club hope the bus incident becomes nothing more than a memorable anecdote rather than a disruption that impacts performance, as the team aims to continue its historic international campaign despite the obstacles.

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