Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between Atletico Nacional and Emelec. The Round of 16 clash scheduled for 10 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellin and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
What They're Saying
Atlético Nacional manager Juan Carlos Osorio (via Deportes RCN): "We're going to do everything we can to turn around this [2-0] deficit. We can do it. We know that we'll have our opportunities at home and that the fans will support us. That will be important."
Emelec forward Marcos Mondaini (via El Universo): "We have an important advantage, but we're aware of the fact that we're playing against a great team that gets better here [in Medellin]. I think we can score a goal and make things more complicated for Nacional. Atletico play well and they have shown it recently."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: One road goal will all but shatter Atletico's dreams of advancing. Perhaps no Emelec player is more dangerous to deliver it than Miller Bolanos. In six Copa Libertadores matches this campaign, the 24-year-old has five goals and four assists.
Emelec's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Esteban Dreer - John Narváez, José Quiñónez, Jorge Guagua, óscar Bagüí - Angel Mena, Osbaldo Lastra, Aaron Villamar, Pedro Quiñónez - Miller Bolaños, Luis Escalada
Atletico Nacional's Projected Lineup (3-5-2): Camilo Vargas - Francisco Nájera, óscar Murillo, Alexis Henríquez - Jonathan Copete, Alejandro Bernal, Alejandro Guerra, Juan David Valencia, Farid Díaz - Orlando Berrío, Luis Carlos Ruiz
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