River Plate and Palmeiras clash in their best form of the year | OneFootball

The Palmeiras faces River Plate this Wednesday (17th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in the first match of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals. The second match will be played at Allianz Parque on September 24th.

‘HUGE GAME’

For ESPN commentator Gian Oddi, it is a duel surrounded by unique elements, bringing together the two most successful coaches in the history of the clubs.

“The game is huge, not only because it's the Libertadores quarter-finals and due to the size of the clubs, but because it's a clash with several special elements. We are talking about the two most successful coaches in the history of these teams, who faced each other in 2021 and now meet again in this duel. It is perhaps the best moment for both teams this year,” Oddi analyzes.

RIVER'S UNBEATEN RUN

River Plate arrives buoyed by a 12-game unbeaten streak, with the last defeat recorded only in the world championship against Inter Milan. According to Oddi, the Argentine team has found new tactical solutions and will also have the support of over 85,000 fans at the Monumental.

On the other side, Palmeiras is also going through a positive phase after being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil. The duo formed by Flaco López and Vitor Roque has been decisive in the team's recovery, a factor highlighted by the commentator.

“Since then, Palmeiras has greatly improved its level of play and comes into the match as the favorite, but not as the absolute favorite in Argentina, in front of a packed stadium cheering for River,” Oddi adds.

ESPN broadcasts live the home and away matches between Palmeiras and River Plate, reinforcing its comprehensive coverage of the CONMEBOL Libertadores.

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