Eyes on them: Independiente Rivadavia seek history v Fluminense | OneFootball

Fluminense’s opponent in the Conmebol Libertadores round of 16, Independiente Rivadavia is chasing a historic first-ever place in the quarterfinals. The Argentine side hosts Tricolor this Tuesday (18) at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, after a goalless draw in the first leg at the Maracanã.

The team coached by Alfredo Berti heads into the match after resting starters in the Argentine league and losing 2-0 to Belgrano last Saturday. In their last five matches, they have recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat.Despite their recent form, Independiente Rivadavia is enjoying a strong season. The team has 41 points in the overall Argentine league standings and is tied with Argentinos Juniors at the top. In the Clausura, however, they sit only ninth in Group B after five rounds.Berti is expected to change the strategy used in the first meeting with Fluminense. At the Maracanã, the coach set up a back five and prioritized defending. Now, playing in Mendoza, Independiente Rivadavia is expected to take a more attacking approach to try to pressure Tricolor and secure qualification.Midfielder Florentín is the main new addition. Suspended, he did not take part in the first leg and is now available again for the Argentine coach.The likely lineup is Bolcato; Osella, Leonard Costa, Studer and Elordi; Bottari, Ríos (Villalba), Fernández and Florentín; Salas and Arce.PFirst Libertadores appearanceIndependiente Rivadavia is playing in the Libertadores for the first time in its history and has already reached the round of 16. Now, it needs to beat Fluminense to advance to the quarterfinals. In the event of a draw, the spot will be decided on penalties.

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