River face Libertad under pressure, dream of quarter-finals at Monumental | OneFootball

Marcelo Gallardo's team is playing for a spot in the next phase of the Libertadores at home after a goalless draw in the first leg. The match starts at 21:30

The River of Marcelo Gallardo is defining its passage to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores at home. After the 0-0 draw in Paraguay and the confidence gained with the categorical 4-2 win over Godoy Cruz in the Clausura, the Millionaire will seek to impose its hierarchy in the Monumental to advance in the continental competition.

The coach recovers key players, including Sebastián Driussi, who comes from scoring a double against Tomba and will be one of the main offensive cards. Giuliano Galoppo, who also scored two goals last weekend, is aiming for a starting position. In defense, the return of Lucas Martínez Quarta raises the question of whether he will displace Sebastián Boselli or go to the bench, while Maximiliano Salas will continue to be sidelined due to injury.

In the midfield, Enzo Pérez would have a guaranteed place, while the big doubt is about who will accompany him: Juan Fernando Quintero or Ignacio Fernández are fighting for a spot. On the other hand, Matías Galarza could get into the starting lineup, relegating Kevin Castaño.

On the other hand, Libertad arrives after drawing the Paraguayan classic against Olimpia, with their coach Sergio Aquino managing starters and substitutes. The Gumarelo bets on its defensive solidity and trusts figures like Lorenzo Melgarejo and Iván Franco to hurt in attack, while the historic Roque Santa Cruz and Óscar Cardozo will wait from the bench.

The winner of the series could face Palmeiras, who thrashed 4-0 against Universitario in Peru and practically secured their qualification.

Lineup of River vs. Libertad

River Plate: Franco Armani; Gonzalo Montiel, Sebastián Boselli or Lucas Martínez Quarta, Marcos Acuña; Giuliano Galoppo, Enzo Pérez, Matías Galarza; Juanfer Quintero or Ignacio Fernández; Sebastián Driussi and Facundo Colidio.DT: Marcelo Gallardo.

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