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Gallardo Takes Responsibility as River Plate Slide Deepens With Sarmiento Defeat

He rejected leaning on past glory, vowing to confront the downturn with dignity.

Overview

  • River fell 1-0 to Sarmiento, marking a fourth straight Clausura loss and six defeats in the last seven matches across competitions.
  • Nearly 14 months into his second stint, Gallardo has yet to win a title, a record local reports characterize as poor compared with his first tenure.
  • Supporters at the Monumental booed and insulted the players after the final whistle, a reaction Gallardo said he understands and does not reproach.
  • Gallardo cited unforced errors and expulsions for the skid, with the latest setback including a conceded goal after a Franco Armani mistake.
  • River visit Talleres on October 18, with Copa Argentina ties and the Boca fixture ahead presented as chances to halt the slide.