Following a crucial international break ahead of Qatar 2022, Argentine League action returns with a packed Matchday 8 of the Copa de la Liga Profesional with the introduction ofVAR.Defensa y Justicia take on River Plate, who head into this game aiming to bounce back. To watch it in the US, tune in to Paramount+ (free trial).
The Halcon got off to a fantastic start to the competition, claiming 14 points from seven games. Sebastian Beccacece‘s men may have failed to beat Arsenal de Sarandi last time out but they are riding on a six-game unbeaten run, overcoming a road defeat to Newell’s Old Boys in the first matchday.
On the other hand, River Plate will try to get back to winning ways after a painful defeat to lifelong rivals Boca Juniors at the Monumental. Marcelo Gallardo‘s boys are in fourth place, one point shy of Defensa. Will they pick up all three points?
Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate: Date
Defensa y Justicia and River Plate will face off on Saturday, April 2 at Estadio Norberto Tomaghello on Matchday 8 of the Argentine 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional.
Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate: Time by State in the US
ET: 6 PM
CT: 5 PM
MT: 4 PM
PT: 3 PM
TV channel in the US forDefensa y Justicia vs River Plate
The game to be played between Defensa y Justicia and River Plate on Matchday 8 of the Argentine 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional will be broadcast in the US on Paramount+ (free trial). Other options: TyC Sports Internacional and Fanatiz.