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River Plate Vs Barcelona SC Preview

Tournament: Copa Libertadores

Date: Wednesday, April 9

Kick-off time: 12:30 AM GMT

Venue: Estadio Mas Monumental

River Plate are set to take on Barcelona SC at the Estadio Mas Monumental in round two of the Copa Libertadores action aiming to secure consecutive matches in a row.

River Plate have made a excellent start to the new season as they find themselves in the third position in Zona B standings. In the eleven matches, they have played this season, they have gathered 20 points, winning five, drawing five and losing once. They also began their tenure in the Copa Libertadores with a winning run securing a 1-0 away victory over Universitario de Deportes.

Having drawn with the likes of Barcelona SC, Interpendiente de Valle and Universitario de Deportes in group B, it will be brilliant chance for them to defeat their opponents and maintain a three point lead over them. Facundo Colidio is their top scorer this season with three goals and Gonzalo Montiel providing the most assists with two.

Barcelona SC on the other hand have made an excellent start to their league campaign occupying the top position after six matches. They have accumulated 15 points having secured five wins and losing once to maintain a four point lead over LDU de Quito.

They have also made a winning run in this competition securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Independiente del Valle in the first round. Octavio Rivero is currently their top scorer with three goals this season.

River Plate Team News

River Plate have several injury concerns in their squad for this clash. The injury list includes Agustin Ruberto, Matias Kranevitter, Giuliano Galoppo, Gonzalo Montiel, and Gonzalo Martinez. The injury to Gonzalo Montiel, particularly, is a huge blow as he brings the experience to the team, having played for some of the best clubs in Europe.

Barcelona SC Team News

Barcelona SC will be a happier team between the two as they have all the players available for selection. They are likely to stick to the same eleven that secured a 1-0 win over Independiente del Valle in the last round.

River Plate Vs Barcelona SC Predicted Lineups

River Plate predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Armani

Defenders: Bustos, Quarta, Diaz, Acuna

Midfielders: Castano, Perez, Meza

Attackers: Mastantuono, Driussi, Colidio

Barcelona SC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Contreras

Defenders: Carabali, Arreaga, Vallecilla, Chala

Midfielders: Arroyo, Valiente

Attackers: Corozo, Quinonez, Solano; Rivero

River Plate Vs Barcelona SC H2H Record

This will be the first time these two sides will be facing each other. It will be interesting to watch as two teams from two different nations faces each other.

Key Players to watch in River Plate Vs Barcelona SC

Facundo Colidio (River Plate)

Facundo Colidio is another player who is making a name for himself, delivering consistent performances for River Plate this season. The 25-year-old is an exciting player who can operate in several positions but has mainly played as a left winger for them. This season, he has registered three goals in the league and also created the winner against Universitario de Deportes in the first round.

Octavio Rivero ( Barcelona SC)

Octavio Rivero is currently leading the goalscoring chart for Barcelona SC this season with five goals from ten matches. Having played for several top clubs in this competition, the 33-year-old veteran forward can prove to be the difference here as he possesses the goalscoring threat and ability to lead the line perfectly for them.

He not only scores the goals but also creates the chances for the team, after creating two chances against Independiente del Valle in the first round.

River Plate Vs Barcelona SC Prediction

River Plate are unbeaten in their last five matches and will be heading into this clash in high confidence, given that they will be playing at home. Barcelona SC might face a tough task considering the fact that their away record hasn't been very impressive. We expect River Plate to secure a narrow victory here and continue their winning run intact.

Predicted Score: River Plate 1-0 Barcelona SC

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