Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a group match between Atlético Mineiro and Nacional. The Group 4 clash scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Independencia in Lourdes. Information on how and where to stream the match live can be found here.
Brazilian outfit Atlético Mineiro enter today's confrontation flying high above Group 4. El Galo captured seven points in their first three matches and can extend their three-point lead to six with a victory over Uruguayan club Nacional tonight. Not everything is peachy keen for Miniero, however.
Winger Fernandinho is yet to score a goal for his club since November of 2013. Such a long drought has been weighing heavy on his mind, but the 28-year-old isn't ready to blame a coaching change for his lack of productivity (h/t to Samba Foot). "I miss scoring goals. It affects me a lot. There is anxiety to make it happen," Fernandinho said. "It not a good thing and it actually hinders me a bit but it happens with every human being. Unfortunately I am not scoring but my other companions are and our staff is well," he added.
"A coaching change has nothing to do with my lack of goals. I have dedicated myself to work hard. I'm helping the team and I believe the goals will come naturally."
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Player to Watch: Atlético Mineiro's Jô has been essential to the club's success in the Copa Libertadores. The 26-year-old enters today's match will three goals in three appearances.
Atlético Mineiro's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Victor; Rocha, Silva, Otamendi, Dátolo; Pierre, Tardelli, Ronaldinho, Fernando, Josué; Jô
Nacional's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Don; Caceres, Mendoza, Coronel, Balbubena; Benitez, Melgarejo, Orué, Riveros, Torales; Bareiro
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