This Monday at 19:15, Racing will host River Plate at the Cilindro de Avellaneda for the round of 16 in the Torneo Clausura. This highly anticipated clash comes just over a month after their last encounter in the Copa Argentina, where River secured a win, providing a temporary respite amid a challenging stretch for coach Marcelo Gallardo’s squad. The match is expected to be filled with intensity and passion from both sets of supporters.
Racing’s lineup features Facundo Cambeses in goal, with Gastón Martirena, Nazareno Colombo, Agustín García Basso, and Gabriel Rojas in defense. The midfield will consist of Santiago Sosa, Juan Ignacio Nardoni, and Agustín Almendra, while the attacking trio includes Santiago Solari, Adrián Martínez, and Tomás Conechny, under the guidance of coach Gustavo Costas.
On the other hand, River Plate will take to the field with Franco Armani as their goalkeeper. The defense includes Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, and Marcos Acuña. Enzo Pérez, Kevin Castaño, Ignacio Fernández, and Thiago Acosta will anchor the midfield, with Maximiliano Salas and Sebastián Driussi leading the attack, coached by Marcelo Gallardo.
Fans are eagerly awaiting this electrifying rematch, which promises to deliver thrilling football and encapsulate the fierce rivalry that both teams embody.