How to watch today's Barcelona SC vs River Plate Copa Libertadores game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Barcelona SC and River Plate prepare for a pivotal Copa Libertadores Group B clash at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil on Thursday.

With River Plate leading the group and Barcelona SC in third, both teams are chasing vital points to bolster their knockout stage hopes. Their previous meeting ended in a 0-0 stalemate, setting the stage for a tactical battle between two sides eager to assert continental credentials.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Barcelona SC vs River Plate online - TV channels & live streams

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	beIN SPORTS	Watch here

The match will be shown live on Fubo, Fanatiz and beIN Sports in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.

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Barcelona SC vs River Plate kick-off time

Copa Libertadores - Grp. B

The match will be played at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil on Thursday, with kick-off at 8.30 pm ET for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

Barcelona SC vs River Plate lineups

Barcelona SC

4-1-3-2

Formation

4-3-3

RIV

1

J. Contreras

3

X. Arreaga

18

B. Carabali

6

A. Chala

4

G. Vallecilla

13

J. Corozo

5

J. Trindade

26

B. Castillo

22

Leonai

21

J. Valiente

9

O. Rivero

1

F. Armani

17

P. Diaz

28

L. Martinez Quarta

4

G. Montiel

21

M. Acuna

24

E. Perez

22

K. Castano

26

I. Fernandez

11

F. Colidio

30

F. Mastantuono

15

S. Driussi

4-3-3

RIV

BSC

-Line up

• 1

  J. Contreras

  37’

• 3

  X. Arreaga

• 18

  B. Carabali

• 6

  A. Chala

  28’

• 4

  G. Vallecilla

• 13

  J. Corozo

  79’

• 5

  J. Trindade

  75’

  79’

• 26

  B. Castillo

  79’

• 22

  Leonai

  15’

• 21

  J. Valiente

  66’

• 9

  O. Rivero

  15’

Substitutes

• 7

  J. Gomez

  79’

• 30

  B. Oyola

  79’

• 16

  I. de Arruabarrena

  37’

• 29

  J. Chala

• 10

  F. Caicedo

• 25

  C. Solano

• 41

  P. Calle

• 8

  G. Cortez

  66’

• 27

  W. Vargas

• 37

  G. Campi

• 23

  D. Arroyo

  79’

• 28

  J. Quinonez

Manager

• S. Castillo

RIV

-Line up

• 1

  F. Armani

• 17

  P. Diaz

• 28

  L. Martinez Quarta

  7’

  49’

• 4

  G. Montiel

  85’

• 21

  M. Acuna

• 24

  E. Perez

  72’

• 22

  K. Castano

• 26

  I. Fernandez

  68’

• 11

  F. Colidio

  26’

  69’

• 30

  F. Mastantuono

  48’

  85’

• 15

  S. Driussi

  7’

  46’

Substitutes

• 16

  F. Bustos

• 9

  M. Borja

  46’

  48’

• 25

  J. Ledesma

• 10

  M. Lanzini

• 34

  G. Galoppo

  68’

  82’

• 8

  M. Meza

  69’

• 38

  I. Subiabre

• 29

  R. Aliendro

• 6

  G. Pezzella

  72’

• 7

  M. Rojas

  85’

• 14

  L. Gonzalez Pirez

• 20

  M. Casco

Manager

• M. Gallardo

Barcelona SC team news

Barcelona SC have been in solid form at home but are contending with several key absences. Midfielder Leonaï is suspended for the match, while five players-including Felipe Caicedo and Joao Rojas-are sidelined with muscular and impact injuries, with most expected to return by late May.

These setbacks will test the depth of the Ecuadorian side as they look to maintain their strong home record.

River Plate team news

River Plate arrive with a lengthy injury list that could impact their lineup. Agustin Ruberto and Paulo Diaz are both ruled out, while Matias Rojas is unavailable due to illness.

The status of Gonzalo Martinez and Gonzalo Montiel remains uncertain, though both could make a return soon. Despite these challenges, River Plate have demonstrated resilience and depth in recent weeks.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

BSC

Last match

RIV

0

Wins

1

Draw

0

Wins

• River Plate

  0

  -

  0

  Barcelona SC

0

Goals scored

0

Games over 2.5 goals

0/1

Both teams scored

0/1

Standings

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