He River who drives Martin Demichelis started the League Cup with a defeat in the fatherly in view of Argentine Juniors (3-2), but then recovered in the Monumental with a win over central barracks (5-1) in a match in which he showed several of the virtues that led him to become champion of the Professional League two months ago.
His rival, Velezhaunted by the possibility of descending through the annual table that adds the points of the Professional League previous and current League Cupbegan with a close win over central barracks (1-0) and then fell into avellaneda in view of Independent (2-1) in a controversial arbitration match.
by the side of River, Demichelis the possibility of making variations in the formation matures and despite the win over central barracks.
Demicheliswho against barracks surprised with income Santiago Simon and Manuel Lanzinileaving two historic ones on the bench as Ignacio Fernandez and Milton Helmetevaluates changes and in that sense the candidates to enter are Facundo Colidio, Pablo Solari and the return of “Nacho” Fernandez.
In that context, collidiumof very good performance when he entered before barrackswould take the place of lanziniwhile “Nacho” Fernandez either solarione of the two, would go for Augustine Palavecino.
In addition, the Uruguayan defender Sebastian Bosellithe latest addition to Rivertrained during the week at the club’s premises and it is very likely that he will be included among the substitutes.
For River the party in Liniers is of great importance because the League Cup It is the only tournament that he will assume in the semester, after having been eliminated from the Libertadores Cup in the round of 16, and of the Argentine Cup in the round of 16.
After the game in Liniersthe staff of River Sunday and Monday will be free because, like next week, there will be FIFA date and the South American Qualifiersthe next commitment is a friendly match on Saturday, September 9 in St nicolas before the Catholic Universityof Chili.
by the side of Velezafter the fall in avellanedaCoach Sebastian Mendez rehearsed with a team similar to the one he lost to Independentwith the intention of supporting players who are trying to get out of a situation that is compromised with relegation.
Velez has 30 points in the general table just like Gymnastics and Fencing La Platathat is, it is below Independent and Colonboth 31, and above Central Cordoba of Santiago del Estero (29) and Hurricane (28), being that below is Arsenal (25) who is losing the category because he is also last in the average category and it is very difficult for him to continue in First division.
As for the record between the two, it is 198 games and widely favors River with 97 wins against 50 for the blue “V”, plus 51 draws.
The last two times they met in Liniers they tied and River maintained the advantage of 47 games difference.
What time do River vs Vélez play?
Start time: 9:30 p.m.
Where to watch River vs Vélez
TV: TNT Sports.
formations
Velez Sarsfield: Leonardo Burian; Joaquín García, Lautaro Gianetti, Valentin Gómez and Elías Gómez; Juan Mendez, Yeison Gordillo and Walter Bou; Gianluca Prestianni; Brian Romero and Francisco Pizzini. DT: Sebastian Mendez.
River Plate: Franco Armani, Santiago Simón, Emanuel Mammana, Ramiro Funes Mori and Enzo Díaz: Nicolás De La Cruz and Enzo Pérez; Facundo Colidio or Manuel Lanzini, Esequiel Barco and Ignacio Fernández or Pablo Solari; Miguel Borja. DT: Martin Demichelis.
Referee: Pablo Echavarria.
VAR: Mauro Vigliano.
Court: José Amalfitani, from Vélez Sarsfield.
Source: Ambito
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