River vs Arsenal
River Plate moved up to third spot in the league table following their 4-1 away victory at Newell’s Old Boys, with Julian Alvarez in superb form. Marcelo Gallardo’s men played enjoyable football to make it six league games unbeaten (four successes and four draws) and accumulate 21 points (two behind leaders Lanus and Talleres). Besides, they hold onto one of the Copa Libertadores’ spots in the aggregate table. At home, River haven’t lost any of the last five in this competition, winning three and drawing two.
Sarandi Arsenal extended their winless streak to eight league matches (four stalemates and four defeats) last Tuesday, when the team settled for a 0-0 home draw against Colon (striker Nicolas Mazzola missed a penalty). El Viaducto remain bottom-placed in the league on eight points and also are occupying the last place of the aggregate table. Furthermore, they haven’t scored since coach Israel Damonte’s arrival (five matches).
River should definitely win this one comfortably if they want to fight for the championship.