Fluminense v Platense: likely line-up, referee, where to watch | OneFootball

Fluminense begin their Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinal campaign this Tuesday (8). The Tricolor host Platense at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the first-ever meeting between the clubs. The return leg will be played next Tuesday in Buenos Aires. Marcão’s team head into the clash in good form. Since taking over, the coach is still unbeaten: three wins and two draws. During that stretch, Fluminense beat Palmeiras, Remo, and Vasco in the Brazilian Championship and eliminated Independiente Rivadavia on penalties after a draw in Mendoza in the Libertadores round of 16.

Marcão is expected to keep the core of the lineup used in recent matches. The team will have Thiago Silva and Hércules back after both were rested for the derby against Vasco. On the other hand, Canobbio is out. The Uruguayan is suspended after being sent off in the second leg of the round of 16 against Independiente Rivadavia. Serna is the favorite to take his place in attack.Probable lineup: Fábio; Guga, Ignácio, Thiago Silva and Renê; Hércules, Martinelli and Ganso (Lucho); Serna, Soteldo and Hulk.

Where to watch

ESPN and Disney+.OfficialsReferee: Andrés Matonte (Uruguay)Assistant referees: Horacio Ferreiro (Uruguay) and Andrés Nievas (Uruguay)Fourth official: Mathias de Armas (Uruguay)VAR: Andrés Cunha (Uruguay)AVAR: Agustín Berisso (Uruguay)

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