Newell's Old Boys will look to close out Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro when the two sides face off in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals.
The Argentine side enters the game with a 2-0 advantage. The team can qualify for the final with a draw or a loss by a deficit that does not exceed two goals. Meanwhile, the Brazilian side must make a huge comeback with a win by at least three or more goals.
Atletico will need a better performance from Ronaldinho as the team's top player was invisible during the opening leg.
"We're dreaming about the Newell's game, we're living and breathing it. It's the most important game in the careers of many of the lads here, mine included, and the biggest match in the club's history. Any and every sacrifice is worth making for O Galo," said Atletico keeper Victor.
Newell's Old Boys have won just twice in five knockout round matches; aside from the 2-0 win at home, the other win came on the road in the round of 16.
"Despite the 2-0 lead we'll be going out to attack Atletico, because that'll make life uncomfortable for them," said Newell's Old Boys coach Gerardo Martino.
If the Brazilian side loses, it will be the fifth straight year in which the team with the best group stage record fails to make the final. Atletico Mineiro won five of six group stage matches with the lone defeating coming in Sao Paolo in the final game of the opening round.
Prediction: Ronaldinho and his club were embarrassed in the last match and will need a huge game to jumpstart his club. However, look for the Newell's Old Boys to clamp down and play for a 0-0 draw.
Start Time: 8:50 PM EST
TV Info: The match can be watched on Fox Deportes.
The match will not be broadcast online or via any live stream.
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