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River Hosts Zone B Leader Riestra at the Monumental Today

Gallardo plans a mixed XI to spark a response after the Libertadores exit.

River vs. Riestra por la Liga Profesional.. (Diseño: Christian Marlow)
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Overview

  • Kickoff is at 18:00 local time at the Estadio Monumental with TV on ESPN Premium.
  • Riestra arrives as the surprise Zone B leader on 19 points after four straight wins.
  • River seeks to halt a slide of three defeats that included elimination by Palmeiras and a league loss to Atlético Tucumán.
  • Gallardo is set to use a blend of starters and reserves, with Enzo Pérez and Juan Portillo unavailable due to physical issues.
  • Local outlets disagree on the referee appointment, with TN.com.ar naming Nicolás Echavarría and Diario Uno citing Pablo Echavarría with VAR Lucas Novelli.