Head start on the favorites

After the win of Copa Libertadores, especially against their hateful rivals Boca Juniors, River Plate are still celebrating. Juan Fernando Quintero and Gonzalo Nicolás Martínez were the scorers that formed the final 3-1 in extra time (1-1 in regular time). The team seem to be in their own planet and coach Marcelo Gallardo tries to bring them back on earth for the upcoming games. Attacker Scocco will miss another match.

Al Ain performed well in the quarterfinal and won 3-0 Esperance Sportive, a team from Tunisia. Mohamed Ahmad, Hussein El Shahat and Bandar Mohammed were their scorers. Marcus Berg perfromed as s substitute, he is well known to us from playing in Greece for Panathinaikos. First of all, Al Ain will try to secure their goal from River's dangerous attacking midfielders, and afterward to create.

River Plate are the favorites for sure, especially with such a high flying mood after the win of Copa Libertadores trophh. They are a very quality team. Their opponent, Al Ain had also performed well three days ago, but know it is a different level game. South America's Champions have the clear advantage here.