Superclasico
Marcelo Gallardo renews contract with River Plate until 2026
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River Plate's president, Stefano Di Carlo, announced that coach Marcelo Gallardo will extend his contract until December 2026, despite the team's poor sporting form. The decision came in a press conference ahead of the Superclasico against Boca Juniors. Gallardo voiced confidence in turning around the adverse situation.
The Professional Football League announced that the Superclasico between Boca Juniors and River Plate will be played on Sunday, November 9, at 16:30 in La Bombonera, for matchday 15 of the Clausura Tournament. Both teams are seeking key points in the annual table to qualify for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, with Boca leading by one point. The match arrives at a critical moment for the continental aspirations of the historic rivals.