River Plate x Carabobo for CONMEBOL Sudamericana: where to watch and lineups By Janderson Luiz
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River Plate receives Carabobo on Estadio Más Monumental, on Buenos Aires, from 9:30 pm this Wednesday. The clash is valid for the second round of the Grupo H of CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The Argentine team adds a point after drawing in the debut and needs to win at home to take the lead in the group. Carabobo leads the group with three points after beating Red Bull Bragantino in the first match.
The Eduardo Coudet team enters the field with important absences. Lucas Martínez Quarta Serves automatic suspension after expulsion in the opening round. Outros Names remain out due to injury. Carabobo, coached by Daniel Farías, travels with confidence after the positive result in the opening of the group stage.
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Probable lineup of River Plate
River Plate must form with Santiago Beltrán in goal. The defense has Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Rivero, Paulo Díaz and Matías Viña. In the middle, Aníbal Moreno, Fausto Vera and Tomás Galván act. The attack has Santiago Beltrán0, Santiago Beltrán1 and Santiago Beltrán2. The coach must prioritize high intensity in the offensive sector to put pressure on from the start.
The Carabobo must come with Lucas Bruera in the goal. The defensive line has Alexander González, Jonathan Bilbao, Ezequiel Neira, Jean Franco Fuentes and Juan Pérez. In the middle, Maurice Cova, Matías Núñez and Lucas Bruera0. Lucas Bruera1 and Lucas Bruera2 form the attacking duo. The Venezuelan team relies on quick counterattacks and compact marking.
- Santiago Beltrán (goalkeeper)
- Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Rivero, Paulo Díaz and Matías Viña (defense)
- Aníbal Moreno, Fausto Vera and Tomás Galván (midfield)
- Ian Subiabre, Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi (attack)
- Lucas Bruera (goalkeeper of Carabobo)
- Alexander González, Jonathan Bilbao, Ezequiel Neira, Jean Franco Fuentes and Juan Pérez (defense of Carabobo)
Recent team history
The River Plate arrives with good performance in the Argentine Torneo Apertura. The team has won four of its last five games and drawn one. The focus now turns to the continental competition, where the team seeks to advance to the knockout stages. The stadium, with a capacity of over 85 thousand fans, is expected to receive a large audience.
Carabobo leads Grupo H tentatively. The 1-0 victory over Red Bull Bragantino in the debut gave three points and put pressure on the other competitors. The Venezuelan team has shown defensive solidity in away games, but faces the challenge of maintaining pace against a more traditional opponent.
Stadium and referee details
Estadio Más Monumental, in Buenos Aires, receives the confrontation. The venue is the largest in América and usually offers a favorable environment on Copa nights. The hybrid grass and modern structure help with the spectacle.
Peruvian Kevin Ortega whistles the match. Ele has experience in South American competitions and a balanced card average. The assistant and the fourth referee complete the refereeing team.
What’s at stake in Grupo H
Grupo H has River Plate, Carabobo, Blooming and Red Bull Bragantino. Depois of this round, the teams continue to compete for two direct places in the round of 16. River needs to score points at home to avoid getting into trouble early in the group.
Carabobo tries to surprise again and maintain its unbeaten record in the tournament. A win or draw away from home would be a significant result for the Venezuelan club.
Broadcast and where to follow
Paramount+ broadcasts the game live on Brasil. Coverage includes direct footage from Monumental and half-time analysis. Sites CONMEBOL officials also update statistics in real time.
The expectation is for an open game, with River Plate seeking control of the ball and Carabobo exploring spaces at speed.
The clash starts at 9:30 pm, time of Brasília. Ambas the teams have already defined their tactical plans and enter the field motivated by the need for points in the CONMEBOL Grupo H table Sudamericana.
