The dream of a third Copa Libertadores win for Marcelo Gallardo will have to wait for now. River Plate tied 0-0 at home to Brazil’s Atlético Mineiro in the semifinals on Tuesday and lost the series 3-0 on aggregate.

The Millonario came into Tuesday’s second leg of the matchup knowing it needed a perfect night. The 3-0 loss away in Belo Horizonte meant it was going to be an uphill battle for Gallardo’s side: anything short of a four-goal victory meant taking the series to penalties or elimination.

But before the game, the stadium gave a presentation that River fans are boasting will go into the history books. A packed Monumental hosted a vintage Copa Libertadores team welcoming, with........

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