Sure, it’s sometimes raw on the edges. Too harsh from time to time. Or like – always. Even sometimes a bit boring. But, quite frankly, you probably won’t find football with such passion involved like in the case with South American teams and their most prestigious competition, Copa Libertadores, which is entering its final phase.Poor results, deplorable football, so what’s the solution? Pro drummers, if you ask the River Plate boardThe Round of 16 is in front of us, with plenty of interesting fixtures. However, one stands out for its specific, delicate charm – the one between the two Argentine giants, Velez Sarsfield and River Plate.Both based in the capital of Buenos Aires, they’ve won as many as five Copa Libertadores trophies combined so far (River four and Velez one).THU: 03.30: (3.80) VELEZ (3.10) RIVER PLATE (2.19)It’s a no-brainer Marcelo Gallardo’s slot is a favourite to win it even tonight, on the rival’s soil, and make the return leg nothing but a dead rubber.Although their fans were hoping for a miracle of Luis Suarez’s arrival for the Velez tie, it’s still not a done deal in terms of the Uruguayan star heading to the Monumental. Keep those drums banging, cause the Gunman is in town!Despite that, the odds are on River’s side as they seem capable of going all the way as one of the most concrete contenders for the fifth all-South American title in their history.COPA LIBERTADORES – ROUND OF 16Thursday01.15: (2.14) Talleres (3.20) Colon (3.80)01.15: (6.25) Cerro Porteno (3.50) Palmeiras (1.68)03.30: (3.80) Velez (3.10) River Plate (2.19)03.30: (3.30) Deportivo Tolima (3.15) Flamengo (2.35)***odds are subject to change
