Tue Oct 29 23:20:00 UTC 2024: ## River Plate Faces Atlético Mineiro in Tense Copa Libertadores Semifinal

**Buenos Aires, Argentina** – The highly anticipated second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals between River Plate and Atlético Mineiro is set to kick off at 9:45 PM local time (21:45 GMT), after a 15-minute delay due to the Brazilian team’s arrival at the Monumental stadium.

The match will be broadcast live on Telefé and Fox Sports channels, as well as Disney+.

River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo has named his starting eleven, with Franco Armani in goal and a strong attacking lineup featuring Pablo Solari and Miguel Borja. Nacho Fernández is missing from the bench due to injury.

Atlético Mineiro coach Gabriel Milito also confirmed his starting lineup, with veteran striker Hulk leading the attack.

Tensions have been high ahead of the match, with supporters from both sides engaging in heated confrontations. Atlético Mineiro players, particularly forward Deyverson, were seen making provocative gestures towards River Plate fans from their bus before arriving at the stadium.

Fans of River Plate reportedly threw stones at the Atlético Mineiro buses as they approached the stadium, resulting in damage to some vehicles.

The Copa Libertadores semifinals clash is expected to be a fiery encounter, with both teams determined to secure a place in the final.

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