Overview
- Kickoff is set for 22:15 Argentina time at Estadio Domingo Burgueño Miguel in Maldonado as part of the Serie Río de la Plata, with exclusive streaming on Disney+ Premium.
- Midfielder Aníbal Moreno is in line for a possible debut for Marcelo Gallardo’s side, while injured goalkeeper Franco Armani remains out and Santiago Beltrán is expected to start.
- River arrives from a 1-0 win over Millonarios in its first preseason match, decided by a Gonzalo Montiel penalty.
- Peñarol brings a refreshed squad featuring Washington Aguerre and Abel Hernández and has mixed tune-up results, including a 2-1 loss to Independiente and advancement on penalties against Central Español.
- Elsewhere in the final preseason slate, Boca Juniors meets Olimpia on Sunday at 21:00 in San Nicolás on Disney+ Premium, and Belgrano vs. Chacarita was ordered to be played behind closed doors.