Copa Libertadores Final - How to watch River Plate vs Flamengo

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November 22, 2019 Von Oscar Rojas

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Los Millonarios want to win back-to-back titles in this competition, but the Brazilian side seems to get to this game in better shape.

What is River Plate and Flamengo's form ahead of this game?

River Plate makes it to this tie having won two out of their last five games, including their one-nil loss against Rosario Central on November 11. Los Millonarios have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games, which raises questions about their chances this Saturday.

Flamengo is unbeaten in their last six games, which include four wins in the domestic tournament. Their last clash saw Fla claim all the points thanks to a 1-0 win against Gremio, the team they defeated to reach the Copa Libertadores title match.

How did River Plate and Flamengo reach the 2019 Copa Libertadores final?

River Plate finishes the group stage as runners-up in Group A. In the Round of 16, Los Millos defeated Cruzeiro in an excruciating penalty shootout, and then they would go on to beat Cerro Porteño with a 3-1 aggregate in the Quarterfinals. In the semis, River eliminated bitter rivals Boca Juniors with a 2-1 aggregate, despite losing the second leg at the Bombonera.

Flamengo topped Group F thanks to their better goal differential to the one owned by Liga de Quito and Peñarol. The Brazilian side would go on to face and eliminate Emelec via penalties. Then, Jorge Jesus' men would send Internacional home with a 3-1 aggregate. Flamengo would make it to the title match by beating Gremio in the semis with a 6-1 aggregate score.

River Plate vs Flamengo - Who's in and who's out

River Plate - Doubtful: Cristian Ferreira, Bruno Zuculini.

Flamengo - Doubtful: Vitinho.

River Plate vs Flamengo - Head to head

This will be the 13th clash between these teams (all comps).
River Plate has won five of their previous 12 games against Flamengo.
Flamengo has defeated River Plate four times.
The last two meetings between these teams ended in a draw. The game that took place in Brazil ended in a 2-2 draw, while the game held at El Monumental concluded in a goalless draw.

River will try to win their fifth-ever Copa Libertadores title. They won this tournament in 1986, 1996, 2015 and 2018.
Flamengo will be looking for their second Copa Libertadores title. Their only triumph in this competition took place in 1981.