Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between Tigres UANL and River Plate. The group-stage clash scheduled for 9 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
What They're Saying
Tigres UANL manager Ricardo Ferretti (via Esto): "I don't think they [River Plate] are coming in desparate. They don't need five goals. They need a victory, so they can qualify [for the knockout rounds]. I don't think they're going to be desperate and try to attack just to attack. They're going to try and play a smart game. We have to find the good things and get a good result."
River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo (via Info BAE): The Copa [Libertadores] is a good game to play. It will motivate us differently. The players feel better playing important games and they understand the circumstances perfectly. The most important thing is recovery because we have a long trip. On our free time, we'll think about the Copa [Libertadores] game."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Needing goals to secure a victory, the scoring prowess of Teofilo Gutierrez will be called up in San Nicolas. The 29-year-old has 10 goals in 13 league apperances.
Tigres UANL's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Nahuél Guzmán; José Rivas, Hugo Ayala, Jorge Torres; Damián Alvarez, Egidio Arévalo Ríos, Jesús Dueñas, Edgar Luego; Rafael Sobi, Joffre Guerrón
River Plate's Projected Lineup (4-4-2 Diamond): Marcelo Barovero; Gabriel Mercado, Jonatan Maidana, Germán Pezzella, Ramiro Funes Mori; Carlos Sánchez, Leonardo Ponzio, Ariel Rojas; Leonardo Pisculichi; Rodrigo Mora, Teófilo Gutierrez
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