where to watch, time and lineups in the Libertadores

Arana is one of Atlético’s highlights in 2024
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Fueled and undefeated under coach Gabriel Milito, Atlético tries to maintain its 100% record in the Copa Libertadores this Tuesday (7/5), at 7pm, when it will face Rosario Central at the Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, in Rosario, Argentina. , in the fourth round of Group G. On Attack Below, the main information about the match: where to watch, likely lineups, absences, refereeing and more.

There are 11 unbeaten games with Milito. The last of them was on Saturday, in the 2-2 draw with Fluminense, at the Kleber Andrade Stadium, in Cariacica-ES, in the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.

In the continental competition, Galo is in first place, with nine points, and depends only on itself to guarantee its place in the round of 16 in advance. In case of victory, the team will even secure first place, while a draw will leave the team in at least second place in Group G.

Rosario Central has been without a win for four games. In this cut, they lost to River Plate, to Atlético themselves and drew with Deportivo Riestra and Caracas.

Match without fans present

The match between Rosario Central and Atlético will not be attended by the public at the Gigante de Arroyito Stadium due to punishment from the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).

The Argentine club will play behind closed doors because some of its fans were involved in scenes of violence during the 1-0 victory over Peñarol-URU, on April 4, at Gigante de Arroyito, in the first round of the competition.

Atlético’s unbeaten record against Argentines

Atlético has not given Argentine teams a chance in Copa Libertadores games and has 10 unbeaten games against clubs from the neighboring country.

Galo’s last defeat to an Argentine team in the competition occurred more than a decade ago, in the victorious 2013 campaign. On July 3 of that year, Galo was defeated by Newell’s Old Boys, 2-0, at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium, in Rosario.

Rosario Central x Atlético: where to watch live

The duel for the fourth round of the Libertadores will be broadcast exclusively via streaming.

Rosario Central x Atlético: probable lineups

Rosario Central

Rosario arrives at the clash with only two absences: defender Agustín Bravo and striker Abel Hernández. The lineup should have few changes compared to the last game, with only Ortíz entering Giaccone’s place in midfield.

Rosario Central has not won in four games this season | Disclosure

Probable lineup for Rosario Central: Broun; Martinez, Mallo, Quintana and Sández; Ortíz, Gomes, O’Connor, Malcorra and Campaz; Beer. Coach: Miguel Ángel Russo
Hangings from Rosario Central: There is not
Rosario Central absences: Abel Hernández (acute rupture of the rectus femoris joint tendon of the left thigh) and Agustín Bravo (rupture of the cruciate ligaments of the left knee)

Athletic

Coach Gabriel Milito is expected to line up Atlético with the same players who started the match against Fluminense. The only doubt is in the defense. With the return of Bruno Fuchs – suspended in the Brazilian Championship, Battaglia or Jemerson could lose their starting position.

Still in the defensive sector, Galo has a new low. This is Uruguayan Mauricio Lemos, who did not travel to Argentina because of pain in his lower back. Two other players remain in the medical department.

Atlético’s probable lineup: Everson; Saravia, Battaglia (Bruno Fuchs), Jemerson and Guilherme Arana; Otávio, Alan Franco, Zaracho and Gustavo Scarpa; Paulinho and Hulk. Coach: Gabriel Milito
Atlético’s Hanging: Jemerson
Atlético absences: Mauricio Lemos (lower back pain) Rubens (sprained left knee) and Paulo Vitor (torn ligaments in the left ankle)

Rosario Central x Atlético: the characters

Gabriel Milito, Atlético coach: “The game with Rosario Central will be very similar to the game here. Very disputed. He is the last champion of Argentine football. Advantage or not, we don’t know until the game starts. I know this because I played as an athlete and managed teams in Rosário. When that field is full, you feel a lot. It’s an 11 against 11 game. If we are confident about how to compete and how to play the match, we will have options. Respecting the rival, knowing that it is a very strong team. But I don’t consider it an advantage or disadvantage to play with or without an audience. I like analyzing the game much more. That is my task. And convince the players how we are going to play. Just it”

Guilherme Arana, Atlético left-back: “In terms of playing without fans, it’s good because of the pressure of playing there in Argentina. But we also feel a little, because football belongs to the people, it belongs to the public. But based on what happened, it’s more than fair for their fans to have this penalty.”