This Thursday from 21.30, the Monumental Stadium will be the epicenter of one of the most anticipated definitions of the Eighth Final of the Copa Libertadores 2025. River Receive Freedom from Paraguay in the second leg, after the goalless draw in the first leg in Asunción.
Riverthe team led by Marcelo Gallardo, arrives with the mood on the rise after his overwhelming 4-2 victory against Godoy Cruz in the Clausura tournament, and will seek to seal his pass to the quarterfinals in front of a rival who promises to fight.
The 0-0 draw at the Defensores del Chaco stadium left the key completely open. In that first encounter, Freedom showed defensive solidity and generated some danger situations, but failed to violate goalkeeper Franco Armani, figure of the party.
Riveron the other hand, it had an irregular performance, with difficulties in generating game in the middle of the court and shallow depth in attack. However, the second half showed an improvement with the entry of Juan Fernando Quintero, Sebastián Driussi and Ignacio Fernández, who contributed dynamism and creativity.
Now, with the Monumental as the scenario and support of its people, the Argentine team will seek to impose conditions from the beginning. Gallardo knows that he cannot trust, and has worked during the week to adjust tactical details and recover key players for this decisive duel.
The victory against Godoy Cruz was a balm for River. The team showed an overwhelming offensive version, with an inspired Driussi that scored two goals and was figure. Giuliano Galoppo and Facundo Colidio also stood out, who completed the score.
Commitment
This result not only allowed him to add three important points in the Clausura, but also raised the morale of the campus for the continental commitment. As for training, Gallardo has almost all his squad available.
The only casualties confirmed in River They are Germán Pezzella, who suffered the breakage of the anterior cross ligament of the left knee, and Fabricio Bustos, with an ankle sprain. Maximiliano Salas is in doubt, while Lucas Martínez Quarta was discharged and fights for a place in the central rear with Sebastián Boselli. In the midfield, Enzo Pérez, Matías Galarza and Galoppo seem to have their insured place, while the dispute for ownership between Quintero and Fernández is still open.
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