River Plate among contenders as Copa Libertadores group stage begins

River Plate won the 2018 Copa Libertadores. Can they claim a third triumph in five years?. The 60th version of the Copa Libertadores kicks off in earnest this week, when the group phase gets underway. It has been preceded by a six-week long series of qualifying rounds, with 19 clubs competing for the final four group places, and the conclusion that emerged from the action is one of balance. Many of the ties were close, decided by dramatic late goals or penalty shootouts, and all ten countries lost at least one representative during the qualifying process. Will such balance be preserved...

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