Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between Emelec and Atletico nacional. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Jocay de Manta in Guayaquil and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
What They're Saying
Emelec manager Omar De Felippe (via El Universo): "On Sunday, we changed the forwards to players with velocity [Angel Mena and Miler Bolanos]. It was a huge difference. The team has alternatives and options, and we'll utilize all of them so we can win. We have to work hard to resolve problems opponents pose us."
Atletico Nacional manager Juan Carlos Osorio (via El Tiempo): "They are team that are known as being very Colombian. They are technical with fast players in the midfield and at forward. In my opinion, you play like you practice, and we haven't been playing like that. I think for different reasons it's cost us. We've played well at times in crucial moments and we haven't dropped points. At other times, it was the reverse. That's football. It's complicated to understand."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Angel Mena is proving to be the club's most productive option in the attack. In 21 league appearances, the 25-year-old has six goals and seven assists.
Emelec's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Esteban Dreer; John Narváez, Gabriel Achilier, Jorge Guagua, Oscar Bagui; Pedro Quiñónez, Osbaldo Lastra, ángel Mena, Marcos Mondaini; Miler Bolaños, Emanuel Herrera
Atletico Nacional's Projected Lineup (4-4-1-1): Camilo Vargas; Gilberto García, Francisco Nájera, óscar Murillo, Juan David Valencia; Alejandro Guerra, Jairo Palomino, Alejandro Bernal, Jonathan Copete; Yulián Mejía; Luis Carlos Ruiz
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