Overview
- Marcos Acuña returned to full training this week and is reported available for River's Superclásico at La Bombonera.
- Aníbal Moreno is being assessed day‑to‑day for a calf complaint and persistent lumbar problems and may be ruled out before the match.
- Francisco Ortega, who covered left‑back during Acuña's absence, has performed well and presents the coaching staff with a straight choice between keeping Ortega or shifting Acuña forward.
- Boca coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena has yet to confirm Miguel Merentiel's attacking partner, with Leonel Flores, Sebastián Villa and Alan Velasco all under consideration.
- The match is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November at 15:00 in La Bombonera and its result could affect River's playoff path and Copa Libertadores chances while 17 players between the two squads will make their Superclásico debuts.