The CONMEBOL Sudamericana draw has created excitement as Deportivo Cuenca is set to play against Neymar Jr.'s Santos FC in the group stage. The Cuenca team is placed in Group D alongside Santos, San Lorenzo, and Recoleta, indicating a challenging lineup that includes international competition. As the team prepares for this match, they are scheduled to debut at home between April 7 and 9 against Santos FC, a key favorite in the tournament.

This match holds special significance as it will mark an historic milestone for the city of Cuenca, being the first time one of Brazil's most prominent soccer players plays in this Ecuadorian city. With Neymar potentially in attendance and the match set to take place at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar, local fans are expected to rally in large numbers, aiming for a full house to witness this historic event.

Though this will be Neymar's debut with any club in Ecuador, he is no stranger to the country, having previously played for Brazil’s national team where he scored a goal in a match against Ecuador in 2016. The anticipation around this match exemplifies the growing interest in the Copa Sudamericana and its ability to attract global stars like Neymar to regional competitions.