The second leg of the final of the 50th Copa Libertadores de América begins in around half an hour (that’s the plan, anyway), and you will of course be able to follow it with almost-live text updates right here on HEGS. As we wait for the clock to tick down to kick off though, you can enjoy yourself by looking at some names laid out in formation. These are the starting XIs for the two teams.
Starting lineups for 2009 Copa Libertadores final second leg, Weds 15th July, Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube (manager: Adílson Batista)
Fábio
Jonathan —- Leonardo Silva —- Thiago Heleno
Henrique —- Marquinhos Paraná —- Ramires
Wágner — Gerson Magrão
Kléber —- Wellington Paulista
Club Estudiantes de La Plata (manager: Alejandro Sabella)
M. Andújar
C. Cellay —- R. Schiavi —- L. Desábato —- G. Ré
E. Pérez —- R. Braña —- J.S. Verón —- L. Benítez
G. Fernández —- M. Boselli