River tactics return first-leg Copa semis win
River Plate took the first leg of the all-Argentina Copa Libertadores semifinal against Lanus, forcing Lanus to play on the defensive throughout.
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All times ETRiver Plate took the first leg of the all-Argentina Copa Libertadores semifinal against Lanus, forcing Lanus to play on the defensive throughout.
The Copa Libertadores has reached the semifinal stage, as River Plate host Lanus on Tuesday, followed by Barcelona S.C. hosting Gremio on Wednesday.
The Copa Libertadores quarterfinals are dominated by Argentine and Brazilian sides, but the other two clubs involved could surprise the favourites.
Lanus forward Lautaro Acosta ended up taking the "man of the match" honours as his side ran out 3-0 winners.
Lanus midfielder Miguel Almiron's transfer to Atlanta United is "95 percent done" and will cost the MLS expansion club around $8 million, sources say.
Saying that he is tired of all the drama in the Argentina league, Carlos Tevez has threatened to retire in December.
AC Milan have completed the signing of Paraguay defender Gustavo Gomez from Argentinian side Lanus.
As a firm believer in giving youth a chance, new Santos Laguna head coach Luis Zubeldia should feel right at home in Torreon, writes Nayib Moran.
The Portland Timbers agreed to a deal with Argentine forward Lucas Melano from Argentine first-division side Lanus.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Argentinos Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | +5 | 30 |
Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +12 | 29 |
Lanús | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 29 |
Vélez Sarsfield | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +6 | 28 |
River Plate | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | +15 | 27 |
Arsenal de Sarandí | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | +7 | 27 |
Rosario Central | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | +7 | 26 |
Racing Club | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | +2 | 26 |
San Lorenzo | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | +1 | 26 |
Atlético Tucumán | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 25 |
Talleres (Córdoba) | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | +4 | 24 |
Estudiantes de La Plata | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | +3 | 24 |
Newell's Old Boys | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | +4 | 22 |
Independiente | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 21 |
Defensa y Justicia | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -1 | 21 |
Banfield | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Unión (Santa Fe) | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | -5 | 20 |
Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
Colón (Santa Fe) | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | -10 | 16 |
Huracán | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -8 | 15 |
Gimnasia La Plata | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -1 | 14 |
Patronato | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -12 | 13 |
Aldosivi | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -12 | 12 |
Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | -20 | 9 |