Overview
- River Plate drew 0-0 with Vélez Sarsfield in Liniers, extending a winless run and adding pressure to its campaign.
- At the post-match press conference, Marcelo Gallardo snapped at a question about his self-demand, saying, “No me vas a venir a decir a mí si soy autoexigente.”
- Gallardo acknowledged poor performances and said he is accountable for the team’s level.
- He explained that Paulo Díaz and Miguel Borja were left out for technical reasons and will be reassessed in upcoming training sessions.
- Local reporting says the draw further complicates River’s path to the 2026 Copa Libertadores, with Clausura playoffs beginning next weekend and the opponent to be set after the round’s completion.