What does River need to qualify in the next match?
River Plate is topping Group H in the Libertadores and could seal their spot in the next round in their upcoming match.
The Millionaires are on the verge of advancing to the next round of the Copa Libertadores and could secure their ticket in the next match when they face Nacional away at the Gran Parque Central Stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay.
With 2-0 victories over Deportivo Táchira in Venezuela, 2-0 against Nacional at the Monumental, and 2-1 against Libertad in Paraguay, River enjoys the privilege of leading Group H with nine points out of nine possible. Hence, their qualification for the next round is practically assured.
However, their advancement to the next round could happen in the upcoming fixture when they face Nacional again at the Gran Parque Central on Tuesday, May 7th, considering a combination of results from Táchira and Libertad, along with securing a draw or, of course, a win.
If River defeats Nacional by any scoreline, their qualification would depend on Libertad not winning their match to secure either first or second place in the next round, even with two more matches to play in the Copa.
On the other hand, if River draws with Nacional, they would need to rely on Deportivo Táchira defeating Libertad to secure their advancement to the next round, as they would then have a seven-point lead over both teams, with six points remaining after Matchday 4.
