Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a knockout match between Club Atletico Lanus and Santos Laguna. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanús in Buenos Aires. Information on how and where to stream the match live can be found here.
For the American audience, today's clash between Lanus and Santos Laguna returns a familiar face to the spotlight. Lanus manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto spent four seasons in MLS with the Columbus Crew before returning to his native Argentina. A year after retiring his cleats, the 40-year-old was appointed manager of Argentine outfit Lanus. Now, he finds himself continuing his success. This time, it's a spot in the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores that Schelotto is striving to move past (h/t to ESPN Deportes). "This Wednesday we play a Mexican side for the Copa [Libertadores] and we're preparing for that," he said.
"We'll always field a side that has the best chance to win each competition," he added.
"We might make a few changes, but the intention remains the same."
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Player to Watch: Santos Laguna's Oribe Peralta has enjoyed a successful Copa Libertadores campaign. The 30-year-old striker has three goals and an assist in five appearances during the tournament.
Lanus' Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Andrada; Velázquez, Goltz, Izquierdo, Araujo; González, Somoza, Ortíz, Benítez; Silva, Pereyra
Santos Laguna's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Sánchez; Abella, Alanís, Lacerda, Araujo; Cejas, Rodríguez, Rodríguez; Calderón, Peralta, Quintero
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