Overview
- Kickoff is 21:30 Argentina time at Allianz Parque, with TV in Argentina on Fox Sports and Telefe, regional coverage on ESPN, streaming on Disney+ Premium, and Andrés Matonte of Uruguay as referee.
- Palmeiras carries an eight‑wins‑one‑draw campaign in this Libertadores and is on a 10‑match home unbeaten run in knockout ties, reinforcing its favorite status.
- Right back Khellven remains a doubt after a foot trauma in the first leg, with Agustín Giay positioned to start if needed under coach Abel Ferreira.
- Marcelo Gallardo is weighing a return to a back four and extra midfield support, with Lautaro Rivero’s fitness monitored and Sebastián Driussi ruled out as River searches for at least two goals.
- The broader CONMEBOL slate includes Alianza Lima vs. Universidad de Chile on Thursday in Coquimbo behind closed doors due to sanction (DSports/DGO), and reports of police–fan clashes at the Maracanã that delayed Lanús–Fluminense by about 20 minutes.