Two clubs chasing Copa Libertadores glory will do battle today in a match between Tigres UANL and River Plate. The tournament final scheduled for 9 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas de los Garza and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Deportes.
What They're Saying
Tigres UANL defender Jorge Torres Nilo (via Goal): "There's more than enough history for River Plate, but this is the present and the present says we have every opportunity to win. It's going to a strong and intense final. Our opponents are dynamic, but we have our own style. It won't be easy for them. We are expecting to walk out as champions."
River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo (via Arg Noticias): "We've already played in finals and this team has responded well, but this is different. We are in a place where many of us wanted to be. Tigres is a very organized team. The two teams respect each other. But the truth is, these are two very good teams that are going to face each other. We are doing well. We can win."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Andre-Pierre Gignac joined Tigres UANL from Marseille specifically for matches like this one. In 38 appearances last season, the 29-year-old finished with 21 goals and two assists.
Tigres UANL's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Guzmán; I. Jiménez, Rivas, Juninho, Torres Nilo; Damm, Arévalo Ríos, Pizarro, Aquino; Sobis, Gignac
River Plate's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Barovero; Mercado, Maidana, Mori, Vangioni; Sanchez, Kranevitter, Ponzio, Viudez; Alario, Rodrigo
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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