Overview

• Palmeiras ousted River in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals on a 5-2 aggregate, ending the club’s continental campaign.
• Attention turns to the Copa Argentina, with a quarterfinal versus Racing on October 2 at the Gigante de Arroyito scheduled for 18:00.
• River tops the 2025 annual table with 49 points, keeping a strong route to 2026 Libertadores qualification via standings.
• In the Torneo Clausura, River sits second in Group B on 18 points, one behind Deportivo Riestra, as it aims to consolidate a playoff push.
• Gallardo describes a team in construction while scrutiny intensifies over tactics and recruitment after roughly €65 million spent on 16 signings, though his position is not reported in doubt.