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Summary
Final statistics
Shots: Libertad 11 - 19 River
Shots on goal: Libertad 2 - 8 River
Possession: Freedom 55% - 45% River
Pass Accuracy: Freedom 81% - 78% River
Fouls: Libertad 7 - 9 River
Yellow cards: Libertad 3 - 3 River
Corner kicks: Libertad 7 - 7 River
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— River Plate (@RiverPlate) April 25, 2024
90+5' The match ends ⌚
The match in Paraguay ends with a victory for the visiting team.
90+2'
Colidio attempted a shot that went wide, the play was invalidated due to offside.
90+1' We're going until 95 ⌚
5 minutes are added to the meeting.
90'
Vera's shot deflected off a defender and passed near River's goal.
89'
Lanzini's charge went over the top.
88' Yellow card 🟨
Foul by Cardozo on Mastantuono.
87'
Borja received a pass from Colidio that left him one-on-one, Morinigo saved in the first instance. He got the rebound and tried with his left foot and the shot went just wide.
85'
Foul by Nacho Fernández on Martínez in the middle.
82' Yellow card 🟨
Strong foul by Colidio in the middle of the field.
80' GOOOOOOOOOOAL FROM RIVER ⚽
Good touch play by River. Mastantuono was left with the ball, positioned himself to his right and unleashed a cross shot that beat the goalkeeper.
77' Change in River 🔄
⬆️: Colidio
⬇️: Solari
74' Yellow cards 🟨
Foul by Fonseca on Merlini. Yellow for Fonseca for the foul and for Merlini for the reaction.
71' Changes in Libertad🔄
⬆️: Martínez and Viera
⬇️: Franco and Sanabria
70'
River is slowly getting closer but has no creativity to build plays on the last line.
67'
Franco left and Enzo Díaz won the position, the Libertad players asked for a penalty.
66'
Center from Enzo Díaz, the ball almost went in but ended up going wide.
65'
River doesn't look good, a lot of tension in their own area and few clear attacks, they lose the ball a lot.
62' Changes in River 🔄
⬆️: Nacho and Lanzini
⬇️: Barco and Aliendro
61'
Mastantuono went one-on-one against the goalkeeper, Viera managed to close in time.
60'
The free kick resulted in a shot from very far by Espinoza, which went wide.
59' Yellow card 🟨
The first of the game goes to Aliendro for a foul near the River area.
57' Changes in Libertad🔄
⬆️: Campuzano and Aguilar
⬇️: Caballero and Cardozo
57' Change in River 🔄
⬆️: Fonseca
⬇️: Villagra
56'
Paulo Díaz tried from a very long distance, the ball went very high.
54'
Barco sent it to Borja who controlled it long and finished with his left foot, sending it over the top.
51'
Solari tried left footed after receiving a pass from Borja, the ball was slow into Morínigo's hands.
49'
Aliendro tried from mid-distance, the ball went over the top.
47'
Cardozo received a cross, he couldn't define well, he was left with the rebound and incredibly he sent the ball over.
Change in River🔄
⬆️: Mastantuono
⬇️: Echeverri
45' The second half begins⌚
The ball rolls in Paraguay for 45 more minutes.
First half summary
River sought to dominate the game with control of the ball, allowing its full-backs to join the attack to send crosses into the area. Meanwhile, Libertad adopted a more patient stance in defense. Despite a disallowed goal against Borja, River continued to press and managed to take the lead with a goal from Solari, assisted by Aliendro. Libertad was not discouraged and, with a corner kick, Espinoza equalized the score. This goal gave confidence to the Paraguayan team, which intensified its efforts in the final minutes of the match.
Shots: Libertad 5 - 10 River
Shots on goal: Libertad 2 - 5 River
Possession: Freedom 54% - 46% River
Pass Accuracy: Freedom 82% - 82% River
Fouls: Libertad 4 - 4 River
Corner kicks: Libertad 2 - 7 River
45+3' We're going to break ⌚
The first half ends in Paraguay with a partial tie at 1 goal.
45'
Foul in attack by Sanabria on Herrera.
45' We're going until 48 ⌚
3 minutes are added to the match.
44'
Libertad continues in a good moment, although River tries to control the ball and loses it easily.
42'
The goal came at Libertad's best moment, he had the ball and took advantage of the opportunity to tie the match.
39' GOOOOOOOOAL OF LIBERTAD ⚽
Sanabria's cross from the corner kick fell to Espinoza who scored a great header to tie the game.
38'
When Libertad plays from the middle, he runs the risk of a River robbery, the visitor quickly goes on the counterattack.
36'
The goal came at a time when River had slowed down a bit. It suited the visitor like a glove.
34' GOOOOOOOOAL FROM RIVER ⚽
Aliendro received the ball inside the area, touched it first with a great pass, and Solari ended up arriving alone to define.
31'
Villagra's foul on Merlini.
29'
Good play by Barco, he entered the area after a pass from Borja, no one from River could push the ball.
28'
Foul by Aliendro on Merlini.
28'
The ball was left to Cardozo on the edge of the area, he finished with his left foot and the ball ended up in Armani's hands.
26'
Foul on Caballero in the middle of the field.
24'
River continues with possession but has not yet found that final shot.
22'
Enzo Díaz's left-footed shot, another great response from Morínigo. Corner kick for River.
21' Change in Libertad🔄
⬆️: Espinoza
⬇️: Melgarejo (🚑)
20'
Melgarejo is on the floor and it seems that he will not be able to continue.
18'
Melgarejo centered, the ball fell to Cardozo who scored with a volley, a River defender managed to take it out, a corner kick for the local team.
16'
Borja's shot with his left foot deflected off Solari, the ball hit the post and reached the goalkeeper to take the ball before it went in.
15' VAR 🖥️
The VAR annulled the goal due to offside by Borja.
13' GOOOOOOOOOOAL FROM RIVER⚽
Herrera's center with a left foot fell to Paulo Díaz, he lowered it to Borja who controlled and defined to score the first.
11'
Franco's foul on Barco, free kick for River.
10'
Good collective play by River, they entered the Libertad area with touches, Solari scored and the ball deflected off a defender. The ball to the corner kick again.
9'
After the corner kick, Herrera had the ball, he finished inside the area and was deflected by the Libertad defense. Another corner kick.
8'
Aliendro caught the ball on the edge of the area, finished and Morínigo responded well. Corner kick for River, the first of the game.
6'
River seized the ball, handles the ball for now and seeks to reach Borja.
4'
Center from Herrera who looked for Borja, the ball went very long.
3'
Foul by Merlini on Aliendro in the middle of the field.
2'
The charge ended in a center from Sanabria, Viera headed and the ball went far over the top.
1'
Herrera's foul on Merlini, free kick in the left zone for Libertad.
0' The match starts⌚
The ball is rolling in Paraguay, who will keep the three points?
Substitutes – River
Sebastián Boselli, Nicolás Fonseca, Matías Kranevitter, Agustín Palavecino, Manuel Lanzini, Facundo Colidio, Milton Casco, Daniel Zabala, Nacho Fernández, Franco Mastantuono, Santiago Simón and Ezequiel Centurión.
Lineup – River
| 4-2-3-1 |
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1. F. Armani |
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15. M. Herrera – 14. L. González Pírez – 17. P. Díaz – 13. E. Díaz |
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29. R. Aliendro – 23. R. Villagra |
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36. P. Solari – 19. C. Echeverri – 21. E. Barco |
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9. M. Borja |
River's average age
In the Argentine team, the average age is 26.3 years. The oldest player is goalkeeper and captain Franco Armani, a 37-year-old Argentine who previously played for Atlético Nacional. On the other hand, the youngest player is the playmaker Franco Mastantuono, also Argentine, at 16 years old, coming from the club's youth categories.
Substitutes – Libertad
Álvaro Campuzano, Gustavo Aguilar, William Mendieta, Alejandro Silva, Matías Espinoza, Rubén Lezcano, Hugo Martínez, Elvio Vera, Roque Santa Cruz, Ángel González, Iván Piris and Ángel Cardozo.
Alignment – Libertad
| 4-4-2 |
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12. R. Morínigo |
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2. I. Ramírez – 14. L. Cardozo – 5. D. Viera – 4. N. Giménez |
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18. I. Franco – 21. L. Sanabria – 26. H. Caballero – 8. B. Merlini |
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7. Ó. Cardozo – 10. L. Melgarejo |
Libertad Average Age
In the Paraguayan team, the average age is 28.8 years. The oldest player is the Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz, aged 42, who previously played for Olimpia. In contrast, the youngest player is the winger Pedro Villalba, at 15 years old. Also, as additional information, Antonio Bareiro, the right winger, is celebrating his 35th birthday.
International players
In Libertad, there are several international players with their national teams, which makes them interesting players to follow. Among them are Óscar Cardozo, Iván Piris, Matías Espinoza, Héctor Villalba, Álvaro Campuzano, Iván Ramírez and Hernesto Caballero, who represent Paraguay. On the other hand, in River, Paulo Díaz is international with Chile, while Franco Armani represents Argentina. In addition, Nicolás Fonseca and Sebastián Boselli are internationals with Uruguay.
How does River arrive?
April 2 - Copa Libertadores: 0-2 vs Deportivo Táchira (Won)
April 7 - League Cup: 2-1 vs Rosario Central (Won)
April 11 - Copa Libertadores: 2-0 vs Nacional (Won)
April 15 - League Cup: 1-3 vs Instituto (Won)
April 21 - League Cup: 2-3 vs Boca Juniors (Lost)
How does Libertad arrive?
April 6 - First division of Paraguay: 2-1 vs Guaraní (Won)
April 9 - Copa Libertadores: 3-0 vs Deportivo Táchira (Won)
April 14 - Paraguayan First Division: 0-3 vs Sportivo Luqueño (Won)
April 17 - First division of Paraguay: 1-1 vs Nacional (Drawed)
April 20 - Paraguayan First Division: 2-0 vs Sportivo Trinidense (Won)
How has Libertad fared at home against Argentine teams?
At home, Club Libertad has played a total of 27 matches against Argentine teams, including Arsenal de Sarandí, Atlético Tucumán, Banfield, Boca Juniors, Lanús, Estudiantes, Godoy Cruz, Huracán, Independiente, Newell's, Racing, River Plate, Rosario Central, San Lorenzo, Tigre and Vélez. During these matches, Libertad has achieved a total of 13 wins, 3 draws and 11 losses, which represents an effectiveness percentage of 51.8% at home against Argentine teams.
How has River fared in Paraguay?
In Paraguay, River has played a total of 14 games against Cerro Porteño, Club Nacional, Olimpia, Guaraní and Libertad. During these matches, River has managed to obtain 5 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, resulting in an effectiveness percentage of 42.8% on Paraguayan lands. It is worth noting that, of those 6 defeats, 4 of them were against Libertad.
History between Libertad and River
These teams have met on a total of 12 occasions, with 7 victories for River Plate, 1 draw and 4 victories for Libertad. These matches have taken place in several editions of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. In the Copa Libertadores, they faced each other in the group stage in 2003, 2004 and 2006, as well as in the quarterfinals in 2006. As for the Copa Sudamericana, they faced each other in the quarterfinals in 2003 and in the round of 16 in 2014.
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Where, how and at what time to watch Libertad vs River live?
This is the start time of the match between Libertad and River on April 24, 2024 in several countries:
| Country | Date | Local Time | TV Channel and Live Streams |
| USA | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 20:30 ET |
beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
| Argelia | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 1:30 | N/A |
| Australia | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 11:30 AEDT | beIN Sports Connect |
| Bangladesh | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 6:30 IST | N/A |
| Bolivia | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 20:30 |
ESPN and Star+ |
| Brazil | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 21:30 AM | Paramount+ |
| Canada | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 20:30 ET |
Fanatiz Canada, fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada and beIN Sports Canada |
| Chile | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 21:30 | ESPN Premium and Star+ |
| Colombia | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 19:30 | ESPN and Star+ |
| Ecuador | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 19:30 | ESPN and Star+ |
| India | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 5:30 IST | N/A |
| Japan | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 9:30 AM | N/A |
| Mexico | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 18:30 | Star+ |
| Morocco | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 0:30 | N/A |
| New Zealand | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 13:30 | N/A |
| Nigeria | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 1:30 | N/A |
| Spain | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 1:30 | LaLiga+ Spain |
| United Arab Emirates | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 4:30 | N/A |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, 25 Apr 24 | 0:30 GMT | N/A |
| Peru | Wednesday, 24 Apr 24 | 19:30 | ESPN and Star+ |
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Top 3 best current River players
Claudio Echeverri: 19-year-old Argentine midfielder. He has been part of 12 of the 18 possible games, contributing with 2 goals and 3 assists. He stands out for his aggressiveness in the rival area, with 17 shot attempts, 8 of which have been on goal, and has created 11 scoring opportunities for his team. Additionally, his passing ability is evident, with 243 successful passes and an accuracy of 86.5%. On the other hand, he has had 461 touches of the ball, 24 of which occurred in the opposing area.
Miguel Borja: 31-year-old Colombian forward. He has participated in 16 of a possible 18 matches, scoring 14 goals and providing 2 assists. Borja has been a constant threat in front of the opponent's goal, with 38 shots, 19 of which have been on goal, and has created 10 scoring opportunities for his teammates. With 290 touches of the ball, 64 of which have been in the opposing area.
Paulo Díaz: 29-year-old Chilean central defender. He has participated in 16 of the 18 possible games. He has accumulated 14 tackles made with an effectiveness of 82.4%, 18 interceptions and 50 recoveries. Díaz has also demonstrated his passing ability, with 692 successful passes and an accuracy of 87%.
Top 3 best current Libertad players
Lorenzo Melgarejo: 33-year-old Paraguayan left winger. He has participated in 14 of the 16 possible matches and scored 5 goals. In the Copa Libertadores, he has accumulated 9 shot attempts, 4 of which have gone directly to the goal, in addition to creating 2 scoring opportunities. Melgarejo has also been active in the opposing area with 14 touches.
Óscar Cardozo: 40-year-old Paraguayan forward. Despite his age, he has participated in 13 of the 16 possible games and has scored 4 goals. In the Copa Libertadores he has made 7 shot attempts, with 2 of them on the way to goal and has created 2 scoring opportunities. Additionally, he has had 88 touches, 13 of which have been in the opposing area.
Antonio Bareiro: 35-year-old Paraguayan right winger. Throughout this season, he has participated in 12 of the 16 possible games, contributing with 2 goals and 3 assists. In the Copa Libertadores, he has had 4 shot attempts, one of which was on goal, and has made 24 successful passes with an accuracy of 75%. Furthermore, he has created 2 clear scoring opportunities and his expected assists stand at 0.58.
How did River form in its last game?
In their last match, Demichelis had a 4-3-2-1 formation, with Armani in goal. The defensive line was made up of Herrera, González Pírez, Paulo Díaz and Enzo Díaz. Fernández, Villagra and Aliendro were located in the center of the field, while Echeverri played the role of playmaker. Up front, Borja and Colidio were the two starting forwards.
How did Libertad form in its last game?
In their last match, Galeano opted for a 4-4-2 formation, lined up Morínigo in goal, while Ramírez, Cardozo, Viera and Giménez formed the defensive line. In the center of the field were Villalba, Sanabria, Caballero and Merlini, while up front Aguilar and Melgarejo played as the two starting forwards.
Who will be part of the referee team?
Central: Raphael Claus - Brazil
Assistant #1: Rodrigo Correa - Brazil
Assistant #2: Rafael Alves - Brazil
Fourth referee: Bruno Arleu - Brazil
VAR: Rodolpho Toski - Brazil
AVAR: Pablo Goncalves – Brazil
In Brazil, there is a controversy related to the central referee, since Botafogo has sent a letter to the CBF to request that Raphael Claus not be appointed as referee for the classic against Flamengo. In addition, the club has requested Claus' temporary suspension until the investigation into sports betting is carried out. Claus directed the match in which Flamengo beat Botafogo in last year's Brasileirão.
River wants to recover mentally
The Argentine team leads group H with 6 points after having won both matches.
In their last Copa Libertadores match, they played at home against Nacional of Uruguay and secured a 2-0 victory, with goals scored by Claudio Echeverri and Facundo Colidio. However, in their last match of the local tournament, they suffered elimination after losing 2-3 against their eternal rival, Boca Juniors, with goals scored by Borja and Díaz.
Libertad wants to beat the leader
The Paraguayan team is in second position in group H with 3 points, after winning one game and losing another.
In their last Copa Libertadores match, they played at home against Táchira and achieved a 3-0 victory, with goals from Lucas Sanabria, Lorenzo Melgarejo and Gustavo Aguilar. Likewise, in their most recent match in the local tournament, they earned a 2-0 victory at home against Sportivo Trinidense, with goals scored by Hernesto Caballero and Lorenzo Melgarejo.
The Defensores del Chaco Stadium is preparing
The match between Libertad and River will take place at the Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asunción, Paraguay, with a capacity of 44,164 spectators. This stadium has historically been the home of the Paraguayan soccer team and is owned by the national association, being one of the few stadiums in the world with this characteristic. It is the place where most Paraguayan teams play their continental tournament matches.
Good evening to all VAVEL readers!
Welcome to live coverage of the Libertad vs River match. My name is Gibelly Agudelo and I will be accompanying you in this match corresponding to the third day of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. From the Defensores del Chaco Stadium we will provide you with all the previous analysis and the most relevant information. The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m.