River Plate is set to face Boca Juniors this afternoon at the Estadio Monumental. This clash marks a significant moment for Eduardo Coudet, who will lead River in his first Superclásico as head coach. This match is part of the 15th round of the 2026 Torneo Apertura.
Coudet’s Adjustments for River’s Lineup
As River aims for another victory, changes to the lineup are necessary due to injuries. Fausto Vera, a crucial player in River’s midfield, suffered a knee sprain against Carabobo and will miss the match. Additionally, Juanfer Quintero, who was slated to start on the bench, is sidelined with a psoas strain.
Who Will Replace Fausto Vera?
With Vera’s absence, Coudet faces the task of selecting a suitable replacement. Interestingly, Kevin Castaño, often highlighted as a potential substitute, was not included in the squad for this match. Instead, Juan Cruz Meza, a promising young talent, is set to step in for Vera.
Further Changes to Enhance Performance
Besides the change due to injury, Coudet plans another adjustment based on performance levels. Kendry Páez, who impressed with a standout performance against Carabobo, will replace Ian Subiabre. This strategy involves repositioning: Páez will play on the right flank, while Tomás Galván shifts to the left.
Probable Lineup for the Superclásico
Here’s the expected formation for River Plate in the upcoming Superclásico:
- Santiago Beltrán (Goalkeeper)
- Gonzalo Montiel (Defender)
- Lucas Martínez Quarta (Defender)
- Lautaro Rivero (Defender)
- Marcos Acuña (Defender)
- Aníbal Moreno (Midfielder)
- Kendry Páez (Midfielder)
- Juan Cruz Meza (Midfielder)
- Tomás Galván (Midfielder)
- Facundo Colidio (Forward)
- Sebastián Driussi (Forward)
Match Details
The highly anticipated encounter between River and Boca will kick off on Sunday, April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The match will be officiated by referee Darío Herrera, with Héctor Paletta serving as VAR assistant.
Fans can catch the Superclásico live on two channels as part of the Pack Fútbol: ESPN Premium and TNT Sports. Additionally, it will be available for streaming on La Página Millonaria’s YouTube channel, with commentary provided by Renzo Pantich. Live updates will also be covered on their website.
