Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between Atletico Mineiro and Internacional. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 9 p.m. ET will be held at Independence Stadium in Belo Horizonte and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
Wednesday's clash is the first leg of a two-legged tie.
What They're Saying
Atletico Mineiro midfielder Giovanni Augusto (via Yahoo Esportes): "Levir [Culpi] is a fantastic person. I did not know before. In that short time, I realized that he is an honest person. I've been training since the beginning of the year. I know everyone here."
Internacional manager Diego Aguirre (via CenarioMT): "Like any Libertadores game as a visitor, if we can come back with a positive result, if we win, it's great. But a draw is good. We prepare to face a great team, with tradition. We are quiet. Inter are well prepared."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Lucas Pratto has been in stellar form in both domestic and intercontinental competitions. In 17 league appearances, the 26-year-old has 11 goals and an assist, averaging one goal every 137 minutes. Not to be outdone, in four Copa Libertadores appearances, Pratto boasts two additional goals. He'll look for more of the same at home on Wednesday.
Atletico's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Victor; Douglas, Edarlos, Jemerson, Patric; Datolo, Rafael; Carlos, Guilherme, Luan; Pratto
Internacional's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson; William, Ernando, Juan, Alex; R. Gold, Aránguiz, Henrique, D'Alessandro, Valdivia; Sasha
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data (via Transfermarkt).
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