Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a cup match between Defensor Sporting and Nacional. The semifinal clash scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
Despite facing a two-goal deficit, spirits are high in Montevideo. Defensor Sporting manager Fernando Curutchet believes his side can overturn the result and advance to the Copa Libertadores final. "We know we must improve our form and do our best as we did in the previous tie against The Strongest," Curutchet said (via FIFA). "We must go out looking for the victory. Winning is our goal, but not conceding goals is the first factor. It is not easy, but we can get through."
The native Uruguayan is well aware that tonight's match will suit the opposition well tactically.
"They feel comfortable playing away from home and waiting to hit you on the counter-attack if they can," he added. "That is why we must have a plan A and also a plan B."
Regardless of the plan, the margin of error for Defensive Sporting is the slimmest imaginable.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Nacional's Brian Montenegro provided the club a timely goal in the first leg of this semifinal. The 21-year-old will look for more of the same in Montevideo tonight.
Defensor Sporting's Projected Lineup (4-4-1-1): Campaña; Malvino, Herrera, Correa, Etcheverry; Amado, Pais, Conceicao, Cardaccio; Matias, Benedetti
Nacional's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Oscar; Caceres, Mendoza, Coronel, Piris; Torales, Melgarejo, Orue, Riveros; Benitez, Montenegro
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