River Plate faced Sarmiento in a highly anticipated matchup of the Clausura Tournament. Both teams entered the game with notable lineups, as they dealt with injuries and player absences due to international duty.
Team Lineups for the Clausura Showdown
River Plate’s Starting XI
Under the guidance of coach Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate fielded a competitive squad:
- Goalkeeper: Franco Armani
- Defenders: Fabricio Bustos, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Paulo Díaz, Milton Casco
- Midfielders: Ignacio Fernández, Giuliano Galoppo, Thiago Acosta, Santiago Lencina
- Forwards: Facundo Colidio, Maximiliano Salas
Sarmiento’s Starting XI
Meanwhile, coach Facundo Sava selected the following players to challenge River Plate:
- Goalkeeper: Lucas Acosta
- Defenders: Alex Vigo, Renzo Orihuela, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, Joel Godoy
- Midfielders: Yair Arismendi, Carlos Villalba, Manuel García, Julián Contrera
- Forwards: Iván Morales, Lucas Pratto
Match Context
This game was crucial in the standings of the Clausura Tournament. Both River Plate and Sarmiento aimed to solidify their positions as the tournament progresses. Fans and analysts alike were eager to see how each team would perform given their respective challenges.
As the match unfolded, the strategies and tactics employed by both coaches would play a significant role in determining the outcome of this pivotal encounter.
