How And Where To Watch Independiente Rivadavia vs Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16

La Lepra and Flu battle in Mendoza for a place in the quarterfinals after a goalless draw in Brazil.

Independiente Rivadavia and Fluminense Set for Decisive Clash in Mendoza

Independiente Rivadavia and Fluminense face off this Tuesday at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in the second leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores Round of 16. Following a 0-0 draw in Rio de Janeiro, everything remains up for grabs in Mendoza with a place in the quarterfinals on the line.

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La Lepra earned a valuable result on the road and will now have the opportunity to finish the job in front of their home supporters. The Argentine side even created opportunities to leave Brazil with more than a draw and will look to make home-field advantage count in pursuit of a historic qualification.

Maximiliano Salas, who arrived on loan from River Plate, impressed in the first leg and is once again expected to play an important role in Independiente Rivadavia's attack.

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How Does Independiente Rivadavia Enter the Match?

Alfredo Berti's team has enjoyed an impressive continental campaign. Independiente Rivadavia finished unbeaten at the top of Group C with 16 points and 15 goals scored, finishing ahead of Fluminense.

Their most recent Torneo Clausura match ended in a 2-0 defeat away to Belgrano. However, La Lepra fielded a rotated lineup and rested several key players with the decisive Copa Libertadores clash in mind.

Despite that setback, Independiente Rivadavia remain top of the annual standings with 41 points and can now focus their full attention on securing a historic place in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

How Does Fluminense Enter the Match?

Fluminense arrive in Mendoza following a week of significant changes. After the goalless first leg, the Brazilian club parted ways with Luis Zubeldía and appointed Marcão as head coach.

His debut produced an immediate response. Flu defeated Palmeiras 3-2 in a thrilling Brasileirao encounter, giving the squad a major confidence boost before traveling to Argentina.

In the Libertadores, Fluminense finished second in Group C with eight points from six matches. They must now find away from home the victory they could not secure in the opening leg.

Everything Is Still to Play for in the Round of 16

The 0-0 draw in Brazil leaves the tie completely open heading into the decisive match at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas. Independiente Rivadavia will look to capitalize on their home support, while Fluminense will try to use their continental experience to survive a difficult night in Argentina.

For La Lepra, reaching the quarterfinals would add another memorable chapter to a Libertadores campaign in which they have already exceeded expectations and shown they can compete against more experienced opponents.

Fluminense, meanwhile, must respond after failing to build an advantage at home. With the aggregate score level, Mendoza will decide which team keeps its Copa Libertadores title hopes alive.