This game is in the Copa Libertadores, kick off at 02:00 on Wednesday 08 May 2024.
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Nacional Substitutes
Juan Izquierdo
Rafael Haller
Christian Oliva
Ruben Bentancourt
Francisco Ginella
Diego Zabala
Diego Polenta
Ignacio Suarez
Nahuel Lopez
Federico Santander
Osinachi Ebere
Fredy Martinez
River Plate Substitutes
Sebastian Boselli
Nicolas Fonseca
Matias Kranevitter
Hector Martinez
Agustin Palavecino
Milton Casco
Ezequiel Barco
Agustin Sant'Anna
Franco Mastantuono
Santiago Simon
Ezequiel Centurion
Pablo Solari
Nacional v River Plate Copa Libertadores
Nacional holds the record for the most Copa Libertadores titles won by a Uruguayan team, with three championships in 1971, 1980, and 1988.
River Plate is one of the most successful teams in Copa Libertadores history, having won the tournament four times in 1986, 1996, 2015, and 2018.
Nacional and River Plate have faced each other three times in the Copa Libertadores, with Nacional winning one match, River Plate winning one match, and one match ending in a draw.
River Plate's nickname is "Los Millonarios" (The Millionaires), while Nacional's nickname is "El Bolso" (The Big Green).
The two teams have a fierce rivalry known as the "Clásico del Río de la Plata," which dates back to the early 20th century and is considered one of the most intense rivalries in South American football.
Nacional and River Plate have both produced several legendary players who have gone on to make significant impacts in international football, such as Enzo Francescoli (River Plate) and Alvaro Recoba (Nacional).