Libertad play host to Argentine heavyweights River Plate on Wednesday night looking for the victory that will keep them in second position in Group H of the Copa Libertadores.
Group H leaders River Plate have kicked off their continental campaign this season in an impressive manner, having won both of their group stage games. Up next is the challenge of a Libertad side, who sit in second place with a win and a loss to their name after two rounds.
The Paraguayan outfit come into this contest off the back of thrashing Deportivo Táchira 3-0 on matchday two, with goals from Lucas Daniel Sanabria, Lorenzo Melgarejo and Gustavo Aguilar.
River, meanwhile, defeated Nacional 2-0 in their most recent game in the continental competition, with goals from Claudio Echeverri and Facundo Colidio.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Libertad vs River Plate kick-off time
| Date: | Wednesday, April 24, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 8:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Defensores del Chaco |
Libertad and River Plate will cross swords at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with kick-off scheduled at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT in the US.
How to watch Libertad vs River Plate online - TV channels & live streams
The clash will be available to watch on Fubo, Fanatiz, and beIN SPORTS in the US.
Viewers can also get live updates of the fixture on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
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Team news & squads
Libertad team news
Libertad star right-winger Hector Villalba (ACL) is not expected to play any part on Wednesday, having missed the last 24 games with his injury.
Libertad possible XI: Morinigo; Ramirez, Cardoza, Vieira, Gimenez; Caballero, Campuzano, Silva; Merlini; Bareiro, Melgarejo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Silva, González, Morínigo, Rojas |
| Defenders: | Ramírez, Espinoza, Piris, Jacquet, Viera, Gimenez, Cardozo, Ibarra |
| Midfielders: | Franco, Silva, Mendieta, Lucena, Villalba, Martínez, Campuzano, Sanabria, Lezcano, Merlini, Bareiro, Fernandez, Caballero, Riveros, Villalba |
| Forwards: | Cardozo, Santa Cruz, Villalba, Melgarejo, Aguilar, Vera |
River Plate team news
Attacking midfield Pity Martinez (cruciate ligament tear) is expected to be out until late August. Centre-back Ramiro Funes Mori (knee) is inching closer to a return from injury, but he should miss out here.
River Plate possible XI: Armani; Boselli, Gonzalez Pirez, Diaz, Casco; Fernandez, Fonseca, Aliendro; Echeverri; Solari, Borja
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Armani, Centurion, Lavagnino |
| Defenders: | Boselli, Funes Mori, Maidana, D. Martinez, E. Diaz, Gonzalez Pirez, Herrera, P. Diaz, Casco, Mammana |
| Midfielders: | Zuculini, Palavecino, Lanzini, De la Cruz, P. Martinez, Barco, Kranevitter, Perez, Fernandez, Aliendro, Simon, Aliendro |
| Forwards: | Suarez, Borja, Colidio, Echeverri, Rondon, Solari |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 23/10/14 | River Plate 2-0 Libertad | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| 17/10/14 | Libertad 1-3 River Plate | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |