Two clubs chasing Copa Sudamericana glory will do battle today in a cup match between River Plate and Boca Juniors. The semifinal clash scheduled for 6:45 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 Los Andes): "We should play a grand game against an arch rival, which is a possibility to reach a final. We imagine having control of the game, but knowing that Boca is a team that likes to utilize space."
Boca Juniors manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena (via El Intran): "We're going to River's pitch to play our game. [Federico] Carrizo gives me more one-on-one situations, more pace down the wings. In contrast, [Jose] Fuenzalida goes out wide with central players. That's why we've made the change these last few days."
"This is a group," he added. "Good or bad, we go forward as a team. I stressed the commitment of the men, just like the intensity and positive attitude. The other day, we practiced penalties, but it's not the same as practicing during a game. It's going to be a tough game."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Boca Juniors' Jonathan Calleri has been instrumental in the team's cup run in 2014. The 21-year-old has carried that same form to league play. In 12 appearances, Calleri has three goals.
Boca Juniors' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Orion; Marin, Diaz, Forlin, Colazo; Meli, Erbes, Gago; Carrizo, Calleri, Chavez
River Plate's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Barovero; Mercado, Maidana, Funes Mori, Vangioni; Ponzio, Pisculichi, Rojas; Sanchez, Gutierrez, Simeone
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data (via Soccerway).
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