Two clubs chasing qualification for the 2015 Copa Libertadores group stage will do battle today in a match between Estudiantes and Independiente. The first-stage clash scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Ciudad de La Plata in Buenos Aires and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
The first leg of this two-legged tie finished with a 1-0 victory for Independiente. The all-important away goal is in effect and should the aggregate leaders find it, Estudiantes will be forced to score three. The winner will qualify for the second stage of the Copa Libertadores and participate in a four-team, round-robin group.
What They're Saying
Estudiantes manager Mauricio Pellegrino (via Ole): "They are going to expect us to counterattack. We have patience. I'm expecting something different in this second leg."
Independiente manager Pablo Repetto (via Cre Satelital): "We will try to find a goal. We'll be cautious and try to find space. Our dream is to qualify for the next stage of the Copa [Libertadores] and eliminate a favorite like Estudiantes de la Plata."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Independiente's Julio Angulo provided a timely assist in the club's 1-0 victory in leg one. The 24-year-old made 34 appearances for the club last season, finishing with one goal.
Estudiantes' Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Navarro; Aguirregaray, Schunke, Desábato, Rosales; Pereira, Gil, Damonte, Auzqui; Vera, Carrillo
Independiente's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Azcona; Pineida, Leon, Mina, Nunez; Orejuela, Arroyo; Cabezas, Cortez, Angulo; Quintero
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