Cruzeiro vs. River Plate Live Stream Free Online: Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals, Projected Lineups and Tactical Preview

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Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between Cruzeiro and River Plate. The quarterfinal scheduled for 9 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto in Belo Horizonte 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 Diario 26): "Cruzeiro are of equal quality. We expect to defend well and take advantage of the situations that are presented to us. It's something we do well because we have smart players, but we haven't been playing that way lately. We were strong in that regard and we have to take advantage of it. With the days we've had off, he [Rodrigo Mora] has been able to get better. We will see how he responds at practice at the Mineirao stadium."

Cruzeiro striker Leandro Damiao (via Superesportes): "It's sad news, [the death of manager Marcelo Oliveira's mother]. He is a hell of a person. Only those who go through it know. We'll be together with him. He can do what is necessary to give us strength, to be near family. We will be here to give strength to the team."

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Marquinhos scored a timely goal in last week's 1-0 victory in Buenos Aires. In seven Copa Libertadores appearances, the 25-year-old has two goals and an assist.

Cruzeiro's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabio; Mena, Bruno, Manoel, Mayke; Willians, Henrique; Willian, Arrascaeta, Marquinhos; Leandro

River Plate's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Barovero; Vangioni, Ramiro, Maidana, Mammana; Martinez, Ponzio, Kranevitter, Sanchez; Gutierrez, Mora

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data (via Transfermarkt).

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