Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between Guarani and Racing Club. The quarterfinal scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asuncion and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
What They're Saying
Guarani manager Fernando Jubero (via Deportes Paraguay): "On paper, nobody bet on us. We demonstrated that when a team works for its objective, that anything can happen when it's 11v11. In the last round, we didn't concede a goal. We were very organized and demonstrated that necessary tactic to advance in the Copa [Libertadores]."
Racing Club manager Diego Cocca (via ESPN FC Argentina): "We are enjoying this experience because it's been a long time since Racing played in this tournament and as a manager, I've never had to play in the Copa [Libertadores]. We're not favorites, but we have enough of a chance as the other teams. Being the favorite doesn't do anything for me."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Gustavo Buo has been productive for Racing this campaign, but lacks the elite scoring record required to advance in a cup competition. In 11 appearances, the 25-year-old has four goals and no assists.
Guarani's Projected Lineup (5-3-2): Alfredo Aguilar; Juan Patiño, Julio César Cáceres, Rubén Darío Maldonado; Eduardo Filippini y Tomás Bartomeus; Marcelo Palau, Luis De la Cruz, Jorge Mendoza; Julián Benítez, Federico Santander
Racing's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Sebastián Saja; Iván Pillud, Luciano Lollo, Yonathan Cabral, Leandro Grimi; Gastón Díaz, Ezequiel Videla, Francisco Cerro, Washington Camacho; Diego Milito, Gustavo Bou
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