Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday, November 16 at 17:00 (Argentina) at Estadio José Amalfitani in Liniers.
- TNT Sports and Max carry the match in Argentina, with Disney+, TyC Sports, ESPN and other platforms broadcasting in various countries.
- La Voz del Interior lists confirmed starting lineups for both sides and names Leandro Rey Hilfer as the referee.
- According to La Voz, River must win in Liniers and benefit from Argentinos Juniors failing to beat Estudiantes to reclaim a Libertadores berth from the annual table.
- Vélez have a place in the Clausura round of 16 secured, lack annual-table routes to international cups, and would reach the 2026 Libertadores only by winning the Clausura, while River are reported to be in a poor run with notable absences and exclusions.