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River Plate look to overturn 3-0 deficit vs. Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores

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River Plate will look to overturn a 3-0 deficit as they play Palmeiras in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores.

It was a disappointing first leg defeat as Marcelo Gallardo’s men will want to turn it around to make the final. The second match will be played in Sao Paulo and River will need a miracle if they want to make a third consecutive final. Marcelo Gallardo has named his squad for the match:

Franco Armani
Enrique Bologna
German Lux
Javier Pinola
Roberto Rojas
Paulo Diaz
Milton Casco
Fabrizio Angileri
Gonzalo Montiel
Leonardo Ponzio
Enzo Perez
Bruno Zuculini
Santiago Sosa
Nicolas De La Cruz
Ignacio Fernandez
Cristian Ferreira
Rafael Borre
Julian Alvarez
Matias SUarez
Federico Girotti
Benjamin Rollheiser

Alejandro Papu Gomez to hold meeting with Atalanta president regarding future

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Alejandro Papu Gomez will reportedly have a meeting this week with Atalanta officials and his agent regarding his future.

Papu Gomez has seen his relationship with club coach Gasperini turn sour the past few weeks and it looks like his time with Atalanta is over. Per a report by Corriere della Sera, a meeting will take place between Gomez, his agent Giuseppe Riso, club president Percassi and coachc Gasperini.

Gomez is wanted by several clubs but all parties would need to agree on a potential transfer. On five goals and four assists this season, the Argentine has seen Inter reportedly interested in signging him.

Paulo Dybala substituted off injured for Juventus

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Paulo Dybala was substituted off injured for Juventus in their 3-1 win vs. Sassuolo.

Dybala was forced off the pitch after only 42 minutes. Per initial reports, he suffered a slight knee sprain. He is expected to undergo tests today to see the extent of his injury.

The Argentine is on two goals and two assists in 11 matches this season in the league.

Mauro Icardi goal and assist for PSG in 3-0 win vs. Brest

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Mauro Icardi scored and had an assist for PSG in their 3-0 win vs. Brest.

Icardi hasn’t had the best of seasons with PSG, having only played 6 matches in the league due to injury. However, with new coach Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, Icardi could be getting more opportunities at the club. With PSG leading 1-0, Icardi was brought on as a substituted and made an impact.

A pass into the penalty area by Mbappe found Icardi who’s right footed shot went through a crowd to double PSG’s lead. But the Argentine wasn’t done just yet. A lovely back heel to Sarabia was the assist for PSG’s third of the match. Still only 27 years old, Icardi is now on three goals and one assist in the league.

Speaking after the match, here’s what PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino had to say about Icardi:

“We have to go slowly. Mauro is coming back from a significant injury. He is working very well. Little by little, he is coming back into the squad, into competitive action. For Mauro, like for all the players, it is important to be able to feel like you have the possibility to play. They also have to be prepared to be ready when they are on the pitch. What I am expecting, is that everyone makes it difficult for me to select my starting XI.”

Lionel Messi scores twice, one a free kick, in 4-0 FC Barcelona win vs. Granada

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Lionel Messi scored twice for FC Barcelona, one of which was a free kick, in their 4-0 win vs. Granada.

Messi is now on four goals in his last two matches for FC Barcelona, this time scoring twice before being substituted off. It was 1-0 Barcelona when Messi received the ball on the edge of the penalty area. His effort beat the goalkeeper to double their lead.

However, the Messi show wasn’t done just yet. Barcelona were awarded a free kick before half time and up stepped Messi. He would go for a low free kick, curling it around the wall to make it 3-0 for Barcelona. With that goal, Messi now leads in the Pichichi race as he has 11 league leading goals.

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