The players were treated to a stunning display by supporters ahead of their clash but it could not inspire the hosts who were dumped out of the tournament on aggregate
River Plate fans lit up El Monumental with an amazing display ahead of their Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg against Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle. The players emerged to a raucous atmosphere in Buenos Aires with the stadium a cauldron of noise and light as fans held flares ahead of the game.
Unfortunately for the hosts it was not enough to keep them in the competition, Lucas Alario's second-half goal giving them a 1-0 lead on the night but seeing them exit the tournament 2-1 on aggregate. - Goal