The Copa Libertadores final is near and Boca Juniors, hoping to win a record sixth Libertadores title, will face Brazilian side Fluminense in the South American final.
For Fluminense, this is only the second time reaching the continental version of the Champions League.
In a curious twist of fate, they could win their first Libertadores title in their own stadium, with this year’s final taking place at Rio De’s iconic Maracanã stadium.
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For Liverpool fans, there will be a chance to admire midfielder André Trindade, who is likely to wear a red shirt in the new year.
Liverpool had their eye on Andre this summer but the player chose to stay at Fluminense in a bid to take them to the Copa Libertadores final.
Here, Liverpool.com has picked out all the information you need to know, including kick-off times, TV details, highlights and first-team news ahead of the Copa Libertadores final later in the day.
André is definitely a player to watch.
What time does it start?
The Copa Libertadores final kicks off at the Estadio Mario Filho – also known as the Maracanã – at 8pm UK time on November 4.
This means that in the US the match will take place at 1pm p.m.
Pacific time and 4 p.m.
Eastern time.
In both countries, this is the peak moment that Liverpool fans (and anyone else) will want to watch.
Will the match be shown on TV?
Yes, in the UK the match is expected to be shown live on BBC Three and on BBC Three.
It will also be streamed for free on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website.
In the United States, the flagship event is scheduled to be broadcast on beINSPORTS, but also live on SlingTV, FuboTV and Fanatiz for viewers who want to watch André.
Where can I watch the highlights?
The game will be available on BBC iPlayer some time after it ends.
Conversely, you can also watch match highlights on CONMEBOL’s official YouTube channel.
There will certainly be plenty of clips of Andre on social media, and Liverpool fans will likely be watching him closely.
First team news For Boca, Exequiel Zeballos is sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament injury and midfielder Marcos Rojo is suspended for Boca after being sent off in the semi-final against Palmeiras on penalties.
Edinson Cavani is expected to lead the attack for Boca, with the former Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United striker signing in July.
Meanwhile, Fluminense are concerned about former Juventus and Inter Milan midfielder Felipe Melo being retrained as a centre-back when he is at a slump in his career, but he is likely to return competition.
Alexandre could return to partner Liverpool target Andre in midfield. Ko
