Marcelo Gallardo to Leave River Plate After Second Spell With Final Match Thursday

Overview

• Gallardo announced his decision in a club-released video, expressing pain at not meeting objectives and thanking supporters.
• He will coach River one final time on Thursday against Banfield in the Argentine league.
• His second stint, which began in August 2024, produced no trophies as River failed to qualify for the 2025 Copa Libertadores and will play the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.
• River have opened the current Torneo Apertura with only two wins in six rounds.
• Argentine outlets have linked Eduardo Coudet, currently coaching Alavés in Spain, as a possible successor.