In an intriguing clash in Group H of the CONMEBOL Libertadores, Argentine heavyweights River Plate square off against Venezuelan side Deportivo Tachira.
Deportivo Tachira have garnered two wins in their previous three encounters in the Venezuelan Primera Division and they would be looking to spring a surprise against their South American rivals.
River Plate, on the other hand, finished the first phase of the Argentine Division seeded in fourth place of Group A as they look to kick off their Group H campaign on a high.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Deportivo Tachira vs River Plate kick-off time
| Date: | April 2, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo |
Deportivo Tachira welcomes River Plate to the Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo on April 2, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT in the US.
How to watch Deportivo Tachira vs River Plate online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Deportivo Tachira team news
Maurice Cova will play a crucial role for the hosts having scored thrice in the domestic league this season alongside one assist.
Yaniel Hernandez and Nelson Hernandez have three goal contributions a piece and they could play an integral role for Tachira.
Deportivo Tachira predicted XI: Camargo; Camacho, Benitez, Diaz; Vargas, Robles, Cova, Figueroa; Hernandez, Castillo, Chacon
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Camargo, Araque |
| Defenders: | Camacho, Benitez, Diaz, Calzadilla, Vivas, Y. Hernandez, N. Hernandez |
| Midfielders: | Vargas, Robles, Cova, Figueroa, Diaz, Saggiomo, Sosa, Castillo |
| Forwards: | Hernandez, Castillo, Chacon, Mendoza, Rios |
River Plate team news
Pity Martinez is still confined to the treatment room because of a cruciate ligament tear which is scheduled to keep the Argentine out of action until September.
Real Madrid-linked Franco Mastantuono is also doubtful with a thigh problem after the young prodigy has been heavily linked to switch to Spain.
River Plate predicted XI: Armani; Herrera, Gonzalez Pires, P. Diaz, E. Diaz; Simon, Villagra, Aliendro; Echeverri; Solari, Borja.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Armani, Centurion, Lavagnino |
| Defenders: | P. Diaz, Boselli, D. Martinez, Gonzalez Pirez, Funes Mori, E. Diaz, Casco, Sant'Anna, Herrera |
| Midfielders: | Villagra, Fonseca, Kranevitter, Aliendro, Simon, Echeverri, Barco, Mastantuono, Lanzini, Palavecino, Fernandez |
| Forwards: | Colidio, Borja, Ruberto, Solari, Subiabre |
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides are facing each other for the first time in all competitions.