The Millionaire proved they are very much alive in the international contest, defeating Flu at home and marching toward a final with The Strongest by their side. River faced a test of character upon returning to the Monumental, and a cup night that will not be forgotten unfolded. Despite early nerves, the home side stood tall as the protagonist, signaling strong intent with the looming threat of elimination pierced by every minute, aiming to advance and secure a spot in the round of 16 on the last date.
It wasn’t easy for the rival: almost a month earlier, Fluminense had hammered five in Rio and sought at least a point to lock in the next round. Yet the gulf between the powerhouse that came in nine straight and the current team felt wide, and the trouble for Armani did not come from a mysterious opponent but from the pressure of a crowded stadium and the moment itself.
Early action suggested calm after Solari’s quick strike, but VAR ruled an offside and as the minutes ticked by, intensity rose. The goal remained elusive until the second half when Solari became the destabilizer, splitting the lines on the right and feeding Beltrán for the decisive strike.
With the advantage in favor, Flu began to pressure River’s defense, and Germán Cano emerged as the most dangerous threat, though his efforts did not yield a goal this time. As the match wore on, a late handball by González Pírez drew a clear penalty area misfortune for Esequiel Barco, sealing a 2-0 result and allowing both teams to reassess the table with fresh eyes as they await the decisive clash against The Strongest.
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RIVER PLATE – FLUMINENSE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute by minute between the millionaire and the flu.
- Good evening and welcome to another broadcast of GOAL. River Plate will meet Fluminense on date 5 of the group stage of the 2023 Copa Libertadores at the Monumental stadium.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The match is available in Argentina on Fox Sports. In Chile, Colombia, and Mexico it will be shown on ESPN. The United States will receive the broadcast through Being sports. For streaming, Star+ carries the action in Mexico and South America.
FORMATIONS
RIVER PLATE
Franco Armani; Andrés Herrera, Robert Rojas, Leandro González Pirez, Milton Casco; Nicolás De la Cruz, Rodrigo Aliendro, Nacho Fernandez, Esequiel Barco; Pablo Solari, Lucas Beltran. DT: Martin Demichelis.
FLUMINENSE
Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, Guga; André, Martinelli, Lima, Gans; John Arias, German Canoe. DT: Fernando Diniz.
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