Marcelo Gallardo
River draws 1-1 with Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza
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River Plate drew 1-1 with Independiente Rivadavia in the eighth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, marking their first match after Marcelo Gallardo's departure. Gonzalo Ríos scored first for the hosts, with Gonzalo Montiel equalizing with a header for the Millonario. The game took place at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium under interim coach Marcelo Escudero.
River Plate aims to improve its current situation through a restructuring in its football department, while keeping Marcelo Gallardo's successor a secret. Rumors link Eduardo Coudet as a possible replacement, though the coach clarified he has nothing to hide. Marcos Acuña denied getting involved in the controversy surrounding the coach's departure.
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River Plate defeated Banfield 3-1 at the Estadio Monumental in the seventh round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, marking Marcelo Gallardo's final match as coach. The Núñez team broke a streak of three consecutive losses with goals from Lucas Martínez Quarta, Sebastián Driussi, and Joaquín Freitas, while Mauro Méndez scored for the visitors. Gallardo received an ovation from fans in an emotional night.
Following River Plate's 2-0 loss to Boca Juniors in the Superclásico, coach Marcelo Gallardo was very angry in the locker room at La Bombonera. A leaked request to the players: 'Go face the music.' This jeopardizes the Millonario's qualification for the next Copa Libertadores.
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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.