Sport Country March 05, 2025

River's Coach Reflects on Past Challenges

The Technical Director of River Plate, with a strong relationship with the Cacique, reveals his experience on the bench and the challenges he faced while coaching him at Nacional.


River's Coach Reflects on Past Challenges

River Plate and Club Atlético Nacional coach Marcelo Gallardo has a solid relationship with Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo coach Gustavo Quinteros, dating back to their time in the Montevideo team. However, throughout his career, Gallardo has faced difficulties when going up against Quinteros on the sidelines.

In a recent statement, Gallardo praised his colleague Quinteros for his work leading Colo-Colo. Despite the closeness between the two coaches, the head-to-head record in matches officiated by Gallardo suggests it has not been easy for him when facing Quinteros as a rival coach.

"Quinteros has managed to consolidate an interesting project at Colo-Colo and deserves recognition for his work," Gallardo stated regarding his colleague's efforts at the Chilean club. The history between the two strategists promises to add an extra layer of interest in the upcoming matches between River Plate and Colo-Colo.