In the context of the fourth matchday of the Apertura Tournament of the 2025 Professional Football League, River Plate and Independiente will face each other in an exciting match at the Monumental Stadium in Nuñez. The match is scheduled for this Saturday at 8:15 PM and will be officiated by Leandro Rey Hilfer, with refereeing assisted by Lucas Novelli in VAR. The broadcast will be handled by ESPN Premium.
River Plate arrives at this match under pressure to secure a victory at home after a season start that has not convinced its supporters. So far, the team has two draws and one win, totaling five points, placing them in sixth position in Zone B. Coach Marcelo Gallardo will have the addition of Giuliano Galoppo and Gonzalo "Pity" Martínez, looking to improve their performance on the field.
On the other hand, Independiente has had a perfect start in the tournament, achieving three consecutive victories against Sarmiento de Junín, Talleres de Córdoba, and Gimnasia La Plata. With nine points on the table, the team is in first place in Zone B. Despite the injury loss of Ignacio Maestro Puch, coach Julio Vaccari will be able to count on the return of Lucas "Pocho" Román and Santiago Montiel.
Regarding possible lineups, River Plate could line up with Franco Armani in goal, and a defense composed of Montiel, Pezzella or Martínez Quarta or Paulo Díaz, accompanied in midfield by Acuña, Pérez, Galoppo, Aliendro or Rojas, Lanzini, and up front with Driussi and Borja. For its part, Independiente would present Rey, Sporle, Valdez, Lomónaco, Vera, Millán, Marcone, Loyola, Tarzia, Ávalos, and Cabral.
This matchup promises excitement in an important clash for both teams as they strive to stand out in the tournament. It will be interesting to see how the coaches' strategies develop and how key players perform in this classic of Argentine football.
