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River Plate faces crisis ahead of decisive match vs Rosario Central
River Plate entered the 2026 Clausura with a severe slump: four consecutive defeats in AFA competitions, elimination from the Copa Argentina by Aldosivi, and zero points after two league matches. Injuries have depleted the squad, sidelining Marcos Acuña, Mauro Arambarri, Aníbal Moreno and others, while the coaching staff, led by Eduardo Coudet, faces intense scrutiny over the team's performance.
The club’s next test is a home game against Rosario Central on 2 August 2026 at 19:15 in the Monumental. A probable lineup includes Santiago Beltrán in goal, a back line of Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Nicolás Otamendi and either Lautaro Rivero or Facundo González, with midfielders Fausto Vera, Lucas Silva and Tomás Galván, and attackers Ángel Correa, Lucas Beltrán or Rafael Santos Borré. The result is expected to be pivotal for Coudet’s future.
Off the pitch, River is processing player exits: Maximiliano Salas is close to a season‑long loan to Independiente Rivadavia, while youngster Ian Subiabre is being pursued by Tigre and MLS side DC United. These moves reflect the club’s effort to reshape a roster that has underperformed despite recent high‑profile signings.
Entities
Aldosivi · Clausura 2026 · Club Atlético River Plate · Eduardo Coudet · Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata · Giuliano Galoppo · Marcos Acuña · Maximiano Salas · Maximiliano Salas · River Plate · Rosario Central · Sebastián Driussi
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [DISPUTED] Marcos Acuña, Mauro Arambarri, Aníbal Moreno and Ángel Correa are injured and unavailable for the upcoming match. www.goal.mu · diariovictoria.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] River Plate has not scored any goals in the first two matches of the 2026 Clausura, a first since 1912. www.eldia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Eduardo Coudet stated the team must win many games and described the current situation as very difficult. www.expresdiario.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Journalist Hernán Castillo said River's crisis is due to player attitude rather than the squad.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] River Plate is scheduled to play Rosario Central on 2 August 2026 at 19:15 local time.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maximiliano Salas is close to a season‑long loan to Independiente Rivadavia. mendoza24.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] River Plate lost 1-0 to Gimnasia, marking their fourth consecutive defeat in the 2026 Clausura. www.expresdiario.com.ar · www.eldia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tobías Andrada will join River Plate after passing a medical, with a transfer fee of about $7.5 million for 80 % of his rights.
- [● 7 SOURCES] River Plate suffered four consecutive defeats in official AFA competitions in 2026. www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co · www.perfil.com · www.expresdiario.com.ar · diariovictoria.com.ar · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Giuliano Galoppo may be loaned to Rosario Central with an option to buy. www.radiogol.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tobías Andrada passed a medical and is set to join River Plate for about US$7.5 million for 80 % of his rights.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Marcos Acuña, Mauro Arambarri, Sebastián Driussi and Aníbal Moreno are injured and unavailable for the upcoming match.