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Gallardo Under Fire as River Crisis Deepens After Superclásico Loss

River's Libertadores route now hinges on winning at Vélez with help from other results.

Overview

  • ESPN analyst Diego Latorre blasted Marcelo Gallardo’s process, saying he has not developed a clear idea and labeling River a poorly trained team that lives off improvisations.
  • River have lost six of their last seven in the Clausura and nine of their last eleven across competitions following the 2-0 defeat to Boca at La Bombonera.
  • The club suspended Gallardo’s post-match press conference after the Superclásico, extending questions about selections and the team’s identity.
  • Maxi Salas apologized to supporters after a viral clash with a pitch-invading Boca fan; the fan told TN the player tried to knock away his phone and that the moment was very quick.
  • River sit third in the annual table on 52 points in a Libertadores playoff (repechage) position, making the trip to Vélez decisive in combination with results for Argentinos Juniors and Deportivo Riestra.