River Plate will face Talleres de Córdoba in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. This match, which will be played tonight at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium at 9:30 p.m., marks the first move of a duel with a lot at stake for both teams.
River Plate The team is coming into this match with the expectation of continuing its good performance in the Copa Libertadores. Under the direction of Marcelo Gallardo, who returned to the club after the departure of Martín Demichelis, the team is looking to consolidate its position as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Gallardo, known for his success in international competitions, has been a key figure in the recent history of Riverleading the team to multiple continental titles. For its part, Talleres de Córdoba has proven to be a competitive team at the local and international level.
Despite facing this match with some important absences, the team led by Javier Gandolfi has shown resilience and the ability to face challenges.Talleres finished second in their group, behind San Pablo, which allowed them to advance to the round of 16.
For this crucial encounter, both teams are expected to field their best available lineups. River Plate could field Franco Armani in goal, accompanied by a defense composed of Fabricio Bustos, Germán Pezzella, Paulo Díaz and Enzo Díaz.
In midfield, Matías Kranevitter or Rodrigo Villagra could accompany Rodrigo Aliendro, while Claudio Echeverri and Franco Mastantuono would provide creativity and dynamism.Up front, Pablo Solari and Adam Bareiro would be the main offensive threats.
Key match
The first leg in Córdoba will be crucial in setting the tone for the series. River will be looking to get a good result away from home to take advantage of the return match at the Estadio Monumental. Gallardo’s experience and leadership will be essential to handle the pressure and expectations surrounding the team.
Talleres, on the other hand, will try to take advantage of their home advantage to gain an advantage that will allow them to dream of qualifying for the quarter-finals. Defensive solidity and attacking effectiveness will be key aspects for the Cordoba team. In addition, the presence of their fans at the Mario Alberto Kempes could be an additional motivating factor.
