The team led by Marcelo Gallardo will go out to play with the result of the leader Atlético Tucumán, who will play in Victoria against Tigre.
Therefore, the “Millionaire”, who defends the title won in December of last year, will be able to finish the date that will mark the middle of the tournament four, seven or ten points behind the leader of the standings, in the worst of the cases.
After thrashing Newell’s 4-1 in one of the best performances of the tournament, River will seek its third consecutive win that confirms the team’s recovery after the painful elimination against Vélez in the Copa Libertadores.
River won four of the last five games and as a visitor has a draw and two wins in a row.
They will face a tough rival since Arsenal only lost two games in the championship: in the debut against Boca (2-1) at La Bombonera and on the tenth date against Rosario Central (3-0) at the Viaducto.
The group led by Leonardo Madelón has 17 points and is not higher because, together with San Lorenzo, it is the team with the most draws in the championship (eight).
Arsenal once again became strong at home and showed it in their last appearance when they beat point guard Atlético Tucumán (3-1) and ended their undefeated record.
The debt of “Arse” is the victories since he only got six in the year and that allowed Godoy Cruz and Central Córdoba to narrow the difference in the table of relegation averages to one and four points, respectively.
For example, the Sarandí team would start with the worst average next year.
It is difficult for the “Muñeco” team to play at the Viaducto since since the start of the successful cycle in 2014 they could only win once, draw five and lose one.
The last victory was in April 2018 by 3-0 with goals from Exequiel Palacios, Claudio Corvalán, against, and Juan Fernando Quintero.
The Colombian started again against Newell’s, completed his best game since his return and has the possibility of repeating from the start.
Gallardo’s doubt would be in the attack where the Colombian Miguel Borja could get in place of Lucas Beltrán, who could not score in the last three games.
Those who will remain outside will be the Chilean Paulo Díaz and Esequiel Barco, who have not yet recovered from their respective injuries.
Both could reappear in next Sunday’s match against Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero at the Monumental stadium.
The Chilean was replaced in defense by the experienced Javier Pinola, who scored a key goal for the 3-1 when Pablo Pérez had made Newell’s discount.
After the 1-1 draw in Santa Fe against Colón, Arsenal will have an important return since midfielder Dardo Miloc has completed the suspension date and will enter for Braian Rivero.
The unknown goes through the defender Gonzalo Goñi, who was injured in the victory against Atlético Tucumán, and was replaced by Gustavo Canto.
Arsenal and River met 29 times with 14 wins for the “Millionaire”, 5 for Sarandí and 10 draws.
Referee Zunino will direct River Plate for the first time.
With Arsenal he was already in the local defeat against Rosario Central (3-0) on date 10, he charged two penalties against him and Chimino was sent off at 21 minutes of the first half.
When is Arsenal vs River played?
The match will be played from 7:00 p.m. at the Julio Humberto Grondona stadium in Sarandí, with refereeing by Sebastián Zunino and the VAR will include Mauro Vigliano and Andrés Merlos.
Where to watch Arsenal vs River
The duel between Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires will be televised by the ESPN Premium cable signal.
probable formations
Arsenal: Alejandro Medina; Christian Chimino, Ignacio Gariglio, Gustavo Canto and Damián Pérez; Julián Navas, Mauro Pitton, Dardo Miloc and Facundo Kruspzky; Sebastian Lomonaco and Lucas Cano. DT: Leonardo Madelon.
River Plate: Franco Armani; Milton Casco, Emanuel Mammana, Javier Pinola and Elías Gómez; Enzo Pérez and Agustín Palavecino; Pablo Solari, Juan Fernando Quintero, Nicholas De la Cruz; and Miguel Borja or Lucas Beltrán. DT: Marcelo Gallardo.
Source: Ambito
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