River Plate's manager, Marcelo Gallardo, has made a surprising tactical decision for the upcoming Superclásico against Boca Juniors. Two key players from the starting lineup will be benched for this crucial match. Juan Fernando Quintero and Enzo Pérez, who are usually regular starters, will begin the game from the substitutes' bench. In place of Pérez, the midfield will be anchored by Kevin Castaño and Juan Carlos Portillo. Maximiliano Meza is set to take Quintero's position, returning to the starting eleven after a long absence. This tactical change aims to help the team recover from their 1-0 loss to Gimnasia and strengthen their position in the race for a Copa Libertadores spot. According to preliminary reports, Gallardo will abandon his usual five-defender line-up in favor of a traditional 4-4-2 formation.
