Overview
- New president Stefano Di Carlo met Marcelo Gallardo and the squad, urged calm, and told fans the players, staff and directors are united.
- River’s form has cratered with eight defeats in ten matches, leaving a real risk of missing the next Copa Libertadores.
- Club voices indicate Gallardo’s position will be formally evaluated in December, while El Comercio—citing journalist Gastón Edul—reports an unconfirmed renewal through December 31, 2026.
- The AFA has yet to assign a referee for Sunday’s Superclásico, with Facundo Tello, Yael Falcón Pérez and Nicolás Ramírez discussed as leading options after recent VAR controversies.
- In Peru, Universitario’s administrator Franco Velazco set a tetracampeonato and better Libertadores performance as 2026 goals, as coach Jorge Fossati said his continuity should be addressed during the upcoming pause.