Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between River Plate and Cruzeiro. The quarterfinal scheduled for 9 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
What They're Saying
River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo (via Marca Argentina): "It was a great tragedy [the incident at La Bombonera]. It was sad what we lived through on the pitch at Boca. I feel pain. Even worse, I feel for the state of humanity. Everyone involved in the sport feels said. It was an absurd situation for what happened and what could've happened. We have to be happy that everyone is getting better, stable. That gives us joy. On my part, I want to turn the page on this great tragedy in the history of Argentine football."
Cruzeiro manager Marcelo Oliveira (via Superesportes): "We have a habit of lecturing the players and giving them information on the opponent, their positioning and qualities. On the field, we have a lighter activity, with positioning and a focus on set pieces, which is very important in a game like this. Hopefully, Cruzeiro will play a great game in Buenos Aires."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Rodrigo Mora has been an integral part of River's attack this campaign. In nine appearances, the 27-year-old has five goals and an assist.
River Plate's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Barovero; Mammana, Maidana, Mori, Vangioni; Sánchez, Ponzio, Kranevitter, Rojas; Gutiérrez, Mora
Cruzeiro's Projected Lineup (4-2-2-2): Fabio; Mayke, Rodrigo, Manoel, Mena; Willians, Henrique; Willian, Arrascaeta; Marquinhos, Damiao
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data (via Transfermarkt).
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