Valid for the 3rd round of the Argentine League Cup, Velez Sarsfield and River Plate face off tonight in a classic marked by the balance of both teams. The clash marks similar moments for the teams at the beginning of the competition, seeking to close in on the leaders of group A.
With broadcast on ESPN 4 and Star+ (streaming), at 9:30 pm, Velez and River Plate will use full strength for this match. Sebastián Méndez's team wants to recover from the defeat suffered in the classic against Independiente and will enter the “Forte de Liniers” with: Leonardo Burián; Joaquín Garcia, Lautaro Gianetti, Diego Gomez, Elías Gómez; Ignacio Méndez, Yeíson Gordillo, Francisco Pizzini, Walter Bou, Gianluca Prestianni; Braian Romero.
The “Gallinas” intend to maintain the excitement of the last victory against Barracas and enter the field with: Franco Armani; Santiago Simón, Emanuel Mammana, Ramiro Mori, Enzo Díaz; Enzo Pérez, Nicolás de La Cruz, Agustín Palavecino, Esequiel Barco, Manuel Lanzini; Miguel Borja.
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In a thrilling clash in the Argentine League Cup, Vélez Sarsfield and River Plate will face each other in a clash seeking to consolidate a good rhythm at the start of the most important championship in Argentine football. The venue for this clash will be the José Amalfitani Stadium, where both teams will be looking for victory with fervor.
River Plate come into the clash on the back of an impressive 5-1 win over Barracas Central. The result gave River Plate a confidence boost, having lost their opening game to Argentinos Juniors, showing off their attacking quality and ability to score goals in style. Coach Martín Demichelis’s men will be eager to maintain this winning momentum and secure another three points in the competition.
On the other hand, Vélez Sarsfield are coming off a narrow 2-1 defeat to Independiente, with the King of Cups scoring the winning goal in injury time. This defeat served as a reminder that Argentine football is highly competitive, and Vélez Sarsfield will be determined to bounce back quickly and show their strength in front of their home fans.
The clash marks a balance between the teams in the last 8 meetings. Since 2018, Velez has a slight advantage of 3 wins over River Plate, which has 2 wins. The derby also has the last 3 games with draws.
Both teams have a rich history and a strong roster of players, making every match between them a special event. Fans can expect an exciting game full of thrilling plays, skillful dribbling and precise shots on goal.
The stars of both teams will be on display, with the likes of Matías Suárez and Enzo Pérez leading the way for River Plate, while Vélez Sarsfield will rely on talented players like Francisco Pizzini and Braian Romero to turn the tide.
As the two teams take to the field, the expectation is for an intense and unpredictable duel. Who will emerge victorious in this crucial League Cup clash? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: football fans around the world will be watching this thrilling match. Get ready for a breathtaking spectacle!
