Rosario Central and River Clash in Exciting Torneo Clausura Showdown

This weekend, Rosario Central will face off against River Plate in an exhilarating clash within the Torneo Clausura 2025. The match is set for Sunday, October 5, at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium, starting at 21:15 (ARG/URU/CHI) and 19:15 (COL/PER/ECU), with live coverage on ESPN Premium.

Match Overview: Rosario Central vs. River Plate

This encounter features two prominent teams in Argentine football. Currently, Rosario Central sits at the top of the annual table, with River Plate closely trailing in second place. The anticipation for this match is palpable, especially given River’s recent victory over Racing, which propelled them into the semifinals of the Copa Argentina.

Key Players to Watch

• Rosario Central:
  • Ángel Di María: Notable for scoring crucial goals this season.
  • Victor Malcorra: A key midfielder.
  • Alejo Veliz: Young forward with significant impact.
  • Carlos Quintana: Defensive anchor for the team.
• River Plate:
  • Juan Fernando Quintero: Essential playmaker in the midfield.
  • Facundo Colidio: Young talent to keep an eye on.
  • Juan Portillo: Important for the team’s dynamics.
  • Walter Acuña: Veteran player providing experience.
  • Note: Maximiliano Salas is suspended for this match.

Current Form and Statistics

Rosario Central remains the only unbeaten team among the 30 competitors in the Torneo Clausura after the first ten matches, holding a strong position. They recently defeated Gimnasia 3-0, placing them in sixth in Group B with 15 points. Coach Ariel Holan aims to capitalize on River’s vulnerabilities to catapult his team into a higher position.

Conversely, River Plate is recovering from a challenging week. They were knocked out of the CONMEBOL Libertadores by Palmeiras and suffered a surprising home defeat of 2-1 to Deportivo Riestra, currently the group leader in the Clausura. However, they bounced back by narrowly defeating Racing 1-0 in their last Copa Argentina match.

Previous Encounter

The last meeting between these two sides took place on March 29 of this year, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw at River’s Monumental stadium. Goals from Lucas Martínez Quarta and Ian Subiabre for River were matched by strikes from Sebastián Ferreira and Santiago López for Rosario Central.

This upcoming match promises to be a pivotal moment in the Torneo Clausura, where fans can expect intensity and skill from both rival teams.