Overview
- River confirmed Thursday that Eduardo Coudet resigned and held a farewell press conference in which he defended the project and said he stepped down by his own decision.
- Leonardo Ponzio will take charge as interim head coach with Marcelo Escudero backing him and will lead the team for the upcoming match against Banfield this Sunday.
- The board is actively evaluating permanent candidates — including Hernán Crespo, Pablo Aimar, Gabriel Milito, Diego Cocca and Matías Biscay — while some options face contractual or timing obstacles.
- A separate transfer dispute has left Julián Álvarez’s status unresolved as Barcelona repeats a 'Julian or nothing' stance, Atlético refuses to sell and Álvarez missed two training sessions citing an indisposition.
- The Sudamericana exit tightens River’s path to 2027 continental cups, has exposed deep dressing‑room and fan unrest, and could force rapid institutional choices that affect squad cohesion and the club’s short‑term sporting future.