Fluminense v Independiente Rivadavia: likely XI, ref and where to watch | OneFootball

Fluminense begins its bid for a place in the Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals this Tuesday. Tricolor hosts Independiente Rivadavia at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the first leg of the round of 16.

After resting some of the starters in the draw with Botafogo in the Brazilian Championship, Luis Zubeldía is expected to make changes to the team. Canobbio, Hércules, Martinelli and Lucho Acosta, who started on the bench in the derby, are tipped to return to the lineup.

In attack, Hulk is expected to start in place of John Kennedy, who suffered a serious knee injury and will only return next season. In defense, Thiago Silva, recovered from injury, is also expected to return.

Fluminense is counting on home advantage to secure a good result and gain confidence at a time of pressure. The team has been struggling in attack and is looking to rediscover its best form right at the start of the knockout stage.

Fluminense and Independiente Rivadavia already faced each other in the group stage of this Libertadores. Now, they meet again in a knockout clash for a place in the quarterfinals.

Where to watch: ESPN and Disney+

Probable lineup: Fábio; Guga, Ignácio, Thiago Silva (Igor Rabello) and Renê; Hércules, Martinelli and Lucho Acosta (Ganso); Canobbio, Soteldo (Savarino) and Hulk.

Officiating: Cristian Garay (CHI), assisted by Jose Retamal (CHI) and Miguel Rocha (CHI). Diego Flores (CHI) will be the fourth official. Fernando Vejar (CHI) will oversee VAR, with Nicolas Millas (CHI) as AVAR.

Photo: Marcelo Gonçalves/FFC

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