Defensor Sporting enters Sunday’s Intermedio clash against Peñarol with a significant uphill battle, facing a team riding high on a potential undefeated streak. The “Violeta”’s recent form, compounded by elimination from the Copa Libertadores, demands a strong response. Notably, the absence of captain Maximiliano Olivera due to suspension, coupled with injuries to Alexander Machado, Lucas Paul de los Santos, Marco Saravia, and Nicolás Medina, significantly weakens their defensive structure.