River v Libertad at the Monumental, aiming for quarter-final spot | OneFootball

Marcelo Gallardo's team is playing for qualification to the next phase of the Libertadores at home after a goalless draw in the first leg. The match starts at 9:30 PM.

Marcelo Gallardo's River is deciding its passage to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores at home. After a 0-0 draw in Paraguay and the confidence gained with a resounding 4-2 victory over Godoy Cruz in the Clausura, the Millonario will seek to assert its dominance at the Monumental to advance in the continental competition.

The coach recovers key pieces, among them Sebastián Driussi, who just scored a brace against Tomba and will be one of the main offensive cards. Giuliano Galoppo, also a standout with two goals last weekend, aims for the starting lineup. In defense, the return of Lucas Martínez Quarta raises the question of whether he will replace 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 spot, while the big question is who will accompany him: Juan Fernando Quintero or Ignacio Fernández are vying for a spot. On the other hand, Matías Galarza could make it into the eleven, relegating Kevin Castaño.

On the other hand, Libertad arrives after drawing the Paraguayan classic against Olimpia, with its 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 historical Roque Santa Cruz and Óscar Cardozo will wait from the bench.

The winner of the series could cross paths with Palmeiras, which thrashed Universitario 4-0 in Peru and practically assured its 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.Coach: Marcelo Gallardo.

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