River will host Talleres de Córdoba at the Monumental stadium in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16. This match is crucial for both teams, as it will determine who will advance to the quarter-finals of the most prestigious club tournament in the Americas.
River arrives with a 1-0 advantage obtained in the first leg, and the good news for the Millonarios fans is that their top scorer, Miguel Borja, is recovered and ready to play. Riverled by Marcelo Gallardo, has had an up-and-down season in the Professional League, but its performance in the Copa Libertadores has been solid.
In the first leg, River achieved a narrow victory in Córdoba thanks to a goal from Paulo Díaz in the final minutes of the match. This result gives a slight advantage to the team from Núñez, but Talleres has proven to be a tough opponent and will look to turn the score around at the Monumental.
The recovery of Miguel Borja is excellent news for River. The Colombian striker has been a key piece in the team’s attack and his absence in recent games has been feltBorja suffered a hamstring injury that kept him off the pitch, but he has been working hard on his recovery and is ready to return to action.
His presence on the field not only brings goals, but also experience and leadership in attack. In addition to Borja, River The team also has other important players back for this crucial match. Facundo Colidio and Agustín Sant’Anna, who were also injured, are available to play.
Colidio, a promising young striker, has shown glimpses of his talent in the games he has played, while Sant’Anna, a right-back, provides defensive solidity and attacking ability down the wing.
Strategy
Marcelo Gallardo is known for his tactical ability and his ability to motivate his players in decisive matches. For this meeting, it is expected that River adopt a balanced strategy, seeking to control the game from midfield and take advantage of any scoring opportunities that arise.
Borja’s presence in attack will be fundamental, and players like Ignacio Fernández and Santiago Simón are expected to provide creativity and dynamism in midfield. Talleres, for its part, comes into this match with the need to reverse the adverse scoreline. The team led by Walter Ribonetto has had a good season in the Professional League, but knows that facing River at the Monumental is a huge challenge.
