The 'Verdao' will enter this game with a commanding lead, which will force Gallardo's men to pull off an epic comeback if they want to reach the final.

The end of the 2020 Copa Libertadores is almost upon us. But before the title match is played, we need to know the identity of the teams that will play to win the coveted trophy at Maracaná Stadium by the end of the month. On Tuesday, Palmeiras and River Plate will lock horns to decide which of them will play for the crown of South America's premier club tournament.

Palmeiras, led by coach Abel Ferreira, earned a three-nil advantage in the first leg. With away goals working in their favor, River Plate will need to score four goals and keep a clean sheet if they want to make it to the title clash without complications. If the aggregate score ends in a 3-3 draw, the tiebreaker will see both teams shooting penalties to determine the winner.

The game in itself will see two teams living on opposite sides of the coin, as Palmeiras will get to this game on a four-game streak without a loss in all comps and as the most prolific team in the continental competition with 32 goals scored. On the other hand, River Plate had one hell of a week, where they lost against Palmeiras, against Independiente, and also ended up dropping two points against bitter rivals Boca Juniors.

Neither one of this teams will have a full squad to choose from. Palmeiras will meet River without Patrick de Paula, one of the best players from last week's game, after the footballer was booked in the first leg. Abel Ferreira will also have to make do without Raphael Veiga and Gabriel Verón, both ruled out due to injury.

As for River Plate, Marcelo Gallardo's only confirmed absence is that of Jorge Carrascal, who was sent off in the first leg. The absentee list could increase due to the coronavirus tests performed on all players, although those names will only be revealed hours before the match.

Broadcast info - Palmeiras vs River Plate 

In Brazil: SBT, CONMEBOL TV.

In Argentina: Claro Sports, ESPN2 Sur, Marca Claro, FOX Play Sur.

In the U.S.: beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Fanatiz USA.

In the U.K.: BBC Red Button, BBC Sport Web, BBC iPlayer.

In Spain: DAZN.

In Germany: sportdigital, DAZN.

In Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN Sports Canada.

In Mexico: Marca Claro, Claro Sports.

In Uruguay: FOX Play Sur, ESPN2 Sur, Marca Claro, Claro Sports.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Palmeiras 0 - 2 River Plate

January 12, 2021 7:30pmAllianz Parque (São Paulo, São Paulo)

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Live TV coverage and streaming in United States

Fanatiz USA
beIN SPORTS USA
beIN SPORTS en Español
fuboTV
beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A.
CONMEBOL TV