The River Plate vs Gremio Copa Libertadores semifinal match will be broadcast live online as Los Millonarios host the Imortal Tricolor at the Estadio Monumental this Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 5:45 PM Pacific.
River Plate is not living the best moment in the Superliga Argentina, currently in ninth place, but have been solid in the Copa Libertadores. La Banda defeated Racing Club by an aggregate score of 3-0 in the round of 16 and Independiente by an aggregate score of 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Marcelo Gallardo’s front three of Rafael Santos Borre, Lucas Pratto and Ignacio Scocco are very menacing to any backline. However, the backline might be River Plate’s best component with the centre-back partnership of Javier Pinola and Jonatan Maidana along with Franco Armani in between the sticks. Los Millonarios are tied for the best defense in the Superliga Argentina with four goals allowed and will be tough to break in this match.
Gremio is currently fifth in the Brasileiro and defeated Estudiantes de La Plata in the round of 16 and Atletico Tucuman in the quarterfinals to get to this semifinal stage. The Rei de Copas also has a very good backline as it is tied for the best in the Brasileiro with 19 goals allowed.
The partnership of Pedro Geromel and Walter Kannemann is one of the best in South America and it does not hurt to have an experienced goalkeeper in Marcelo Grohe. The attack led by Luan is also very exciting as Gremio has managed to score nine goals in the knockout stage of the competition.
River Plate vs Gremio Prediction
FutnSoccer predicts a 0-0 draw, the match should still be very exciting, but given both defenses, the game should be a low-scoring affair at the Monumental.
Watch River Plate vs Gremio Online
The River Plate vs Gremio Copa Libertadores 2018 match will be broadcast at 5:45 PM Pacific:
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