River Plate 1-0 defeat to Gimnasia leaves three players injured FAST-MOVING

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• [DISPUTED] River's lineup includes goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán and defenders Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Nicolás Otamendi, and Marcos Acuña. (ee8cb1ba-5ccb-4149-875b-40568bcdd14c)
• [● 4 SOURCES] River Plate lost its opening matches of the 2026 Torneo Clausura to Aldosivi (3‑1) and Barracas Central (1‑0). (1364a887-363d-431c-85cb-35a71306e70c)
• [● 3 SOURCES] River coach Eduardo Coudet may include forward Ángel Correa in the starting lineup for the match. (ee8cb1ba-5ccb-4149-875b-40568bcdd14c)
• [DISPUTED] Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata coach Ariel Pereyra will field a back four of Gonzalo Errecalde, Renzo Giampaoli, Pedro Silva Torrejón and Nelson Insfrán. (supported by articles ee8cb1ba and 7893b28f)
• [● 3 SOURCES] River Plate was eliminated from the Copa Argentina by Aldosivi. (ee8cb1ba-5ccb-4149-875b-40568bcdd14c)
• [● 4 SOURCES] The match will be broadcast on ESPN Premium and streamed on La Página Millonaria’s YouTube channel. (ee8cb1ba-5ccb-4149-875b-40568bcdd14c)
• [● 3 SOURCES] River Plate is seeking its first three points in the Clausura after a poor start. (eg)
• [● 4 SOURCES] River Plate will play Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata on 29 July 2026 at 19:15 local time at Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo. (8c668a9e-aaa6-459e-b4d8-6d47d60de220)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] River players have asked director Stefano Di Carlola to reinstate veteran centre‑back Germán Pezzella. (eg)
• [● 3 SOURCES] Nicolás Otamendi is serving as captain of River Plate. (eg)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Nicolás Otamendi is serving as River's captain after joining the squad. (Stated in the internal squad article.)
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Several River players requested the club to reinstate veteran defender Germán Pezzella. (Reported in the internal squad article.)