Atletico MG have a better chance of making the Copa Libertadores final as they take on River Plate at Estadio Mas Monumental on Tuesday.
Galo make the trip to Buenos Aires after registering a 3-0 victory over River at Arena MRV in the opening leg of the two-legged semi-finals, and the Argentine outfit will need much more than just maintain a hundred percent record at home in the competition this year.
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How to watch River Plate vs Atletico MG online - TV channels & live streams
In the United States (US), the Copa Libertadores match between River Plate and Atletico MG will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo (sign up for a free 7-day trial), Fanatiz and beIN SPORTS.
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River Plate vs Atletico MG kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | October 29, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET |
| Venue: | Mas Monumental |
The Copa Libertadores match between River Plate and Atletico MG will be played at Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Tuesday, October 29, in the US.
Team news & squads
River Plate team news
Midfielder Rodrigo Aliendro is unlikely to be available here after missing the last two games due to a shoulder issue, while Agustin Sant'Anna and Marcos Acuna remain sidelined with knee and hamstring injuries respectively.
Paulo Diaz would continue in place of Acuna, while Matias Kranevitter is likely to earn a recall to the XI after starting on the bench in the first leg.
River Plate possible XI: Armani; Bustos, P. Diaz, Pezzella, Gonzalez-Pirez; Simon, Kranevitter, Fernandez; Bareiro, Borja, Colidio.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Armani, Ledesma, Lavagnino, Beltran |
| Defenders: | Funes Mori, Gattoni, E. Diaz, Gonzalez Pirez, Bustos, P. Diaz, Casco, Zabala, Pezzella |
| Midfielders: | Fonseca, Kranevitter, Meza, Lanzini, Martinez, Echeverri, Villagra, Fernandez, Mastantuono, Simon |
| Forwards: | Bareiro, Borja, Colidio, Ruberto, Solari, Subiabre |
Atletico MG team news
As for the visitors, it will be too soon for Bernard and Cadu to return to action as the midfield duo nurse knee injuries.
Deyverson will be buoyed after his brace in the opening leg, while Paulinho - the scorer of the other goal - should also be involved in attack once again.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Everson will be eyeing another clean sheet.
Atletico MG possible XI: Everson; Lyanco, Battaglia, Alonso; Scarpa, Otavio, Franco, Arana; Hulk, Paulinho; Deyverson.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Delfim, Everson, Mendes, Atila |
| Defenders: | Lyanco, Fuchs, Lemos, Alonso, Arana, Igor Rabello, Mariano, Saravia, Rubens, Romulo, Vitor Gabriel |
| Midfielders: | Otavio, Scarpa, Zaracho, Igor Gomes, Vera, Franco, Paulo Vitor, Robert |
| Forwards: | Hulk, Deyverson, Paulinho, Vargas, Kardec, Palacios, Alisson |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record between River Plate and Atletico MG across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2024 | Atletico MG 3-0 River Plate | Copa Libertadores |
| August 18, 2021 | Atletico MG 3-0 River Plate | Copa Libertadores |
| August 11, 2021 | River Plate 0-1 Atletico MG | Copa Libertadores |
| October 8, 1978 | Atletico MG 1-0 River Plate | Copa Libertadores |
| September 28, 1978 | River Plate 1-0 Atletico MG | Copa Libertadores |