Two clubs chasing CONCACAF Champions League glory will do battle today in cup match between the Montreal Impact and America. The final scheduled for 8 p.m. ET will be held at the Stade Olympique in Montreal and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 2 and UniMas.
What They're Saying
America goalkeeper Moises Munoz (via MLS): "That team [Montreal] does not deserve to be champions. Today [Tuesday's first leg], there was only one team on the field, a team that tried to get the win and that was us. If we maintain that intensity, those ideas and generate the same chances in their stadium, I'm confident we can easily win the title."
Montreal manager Frank Klopas: "What I would say to Muñoz is the game is decided on the field. That's why I give my players confidence. I say, 'You guys have quality, play with confidence, you're just as good.' Just as good, why not? What is the difference? I don't see it."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Injury kept Oribe Peralta from starting the first leg of the CCL final, but the the 31-year-old was immediately impactful off the bench. Having recovered from his muscle injury, he's projected to start for manager Gustavo Matosas in Montreal. In 11 league appearances, Peralta has five goals on 22 attempts.
Montreal Impact's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Nitch; Reo-Coker, Soumare, Ciman, Toia; Mallace, Donadel; Duka, Piatti, Romero; Oduro
America's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Munoz; Samudio, Aguilar, Alvarado, Aguilar; Arroyo, Martinez, Pellerano, Quintero; Benedetto, Peralta
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via ESPN FC).
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