Overview
- Kickoff is 21:00 (Argentina) at Gran Parque Central in Montevideo, with streaming on Disney+ Premium and ESPN Premium available in Argentina according to local outlets.
- Gallardo’s probable 4-3-3 features Beltrán; Montiel, Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Viña; Castaño, Fausto Vera, Galoppo; Juan Fernando Quintero, Driussi and Colidio.
- Franco Armani and Ezequiel Centurión are sidelined, Marcos Acuña remains limited by a foot issue, and Maximiliano Salas is expected to start on the bench.
- New signings Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno and Matías Viña are set to be assessed for early minutes following the San Martín de los Andes camp.
- Millonarios draws extra attention with Radamel Falcao in the squad, and River follows this friendly with Peñarol on January 17 ahead of the January 24 Apertura start.