A new duel between the two largest in the country is imminent, each team coming with its strengths and weaknesses in search of victory.
This Sunday, May 7, from 5:30 p.m. in the Más Monumental, River And Mouth face each other in a new edition of the Super classic. This time it will be due to the date 15 of the Binance Tournament 2023and the duel has different seasonings to make it very special.
During much of the season, the course of the Millionaire was clearly higher than xeneizebut in recent weeks, several events showed a match that may have been less in form, but more in attitude.
MOUTH
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The season started badly, Hugo Ibarra failed to get around the team and after a series of defeats he left office. Mariano Herrón was temporarily in charge, but Jorge Almirón was quickly hired. A decision that was quite controversial, given the numbers the coach achieved in his last years. For the worst, the cycle began with defeats against San Lorenzo And Students.
However, in their third game, which coincided with La Bombonera’s biggest disapproval moment for the team in years, a kick from Luis Advincula and a painful goal from Alan Varela they gave him the first three points and some peace of mind.
Later came a draw on the horn Central Rosary that began to build the cycle’s character, and eventually two resounding victories: Racing 3-1, Colo Colo 2-0.
The three successes of Almirón: Boot, Advíncula and the tactical eye
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Frank Fabra injured a sprained right knee in the 2-1 loss against Colón. Almirón was not there yet, but it is an event that had an impact on his management as a coach, because on the next match day, the debut against San Lorenzo, he decided to put together a line of five defenders with Augustine Sandez as right back.
Gusa performed poorly, so the coach did not hesitate and against Deportivo Pereira he lined up Valentine Boat, who had to wait more than two years to play in the top flight again. He was the heart of the comeback against the Colombians, he had doubts against Canalla and recovered his level in the next two wins.
Colo’s entry could be seen as a move due to injuries, but there is one that is all about the board: Luis Advincula’s wing. It is not the first time that he has changed positions with his managers. In addition, in his short time at Lanús, he brought in Brian Aguirre (right back) and it paid off.
The Peruvian didn’t need ten minutes to prove himself right: Boca beat Racing 2-0 in the net 6′ with total involvement of the winger turned striker. So much so that he went to celebrate with the coach. A few days later, in the same position, he scored a wonderful goal for the Copa Libertadores. In addition, in the defensive phase, the team gives xeneize a line of five midfielders who strengthen the defense.
Finally, it is clear that gradually the stamp of George Almiron. He does it in automatisms, starting from the bottom, triangulations, pressures and associations.
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Boca’s biggest problem remains its defensive vulnerability. Of the six meetings with the new coach, he was only able to remain undefeated in the last meeting (thanks to Sergio Romero). They come very easily and deep.
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Martin Demichelis came to River with a complex task: fill the shoes of Marcelo Gallardo. With only some experience in the youth divisions of Bayer Munich, he surprised Núñez by creating a very characteristic team in a short time. Attacking, with a midfield populated by football players with a good base (he usually has a maximum of five midfielders) and a functional attack. This provisionally gave him the figure of fourteen games won, four lost and one draw.
He Super classic It came at a key moment: it came through a heavy 5-1 defeat in Rio de Janeiro fluminens, in the worst race of his cycle. He managed to fight for an hour, but an exclusion and aggressive decisions by the coach unbalanced the game.
Micho’s three successes: undefeated fences, boosting Barco and recovering Beltrán
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In the course of 2023, River reached the tally of eight consecutive league games with wins and no goals conceded. This was a historic record within the club. Franco Armani, meanwhile, reached 774 unbeaten minutes, keeping close to Carlos Barisio’s 1,075 in 1981. This is no coincidence, in addition to the great relevance of the world champion goalkeeper, the team dominates so much and so well that little happens to him. .
Equal boat He was met with considerable resistance from the fans, as he had failed to live up to the expectations brought by his expensive signing. With Demichelis, he became the team’s change of pace, in creation and sometimes definition. “Last year he played a lot on the wing. I like him when he’s on the inside. I don’t want to take away his dribbles”said the coach who decided to put him in the middle and give him more freedom.
There was another plenary session Lucas Beltran, which became indispensable in the millionaire structure. His way of reading the spaces is a great contribution to game shuttles like Nacho Fernández, Rodrigo Aliendro, Nicolás De La Cruz or José Paradela, among others. Also the support it generates for those who arrive for the goal. In addition, it becomes undetectable to defenders who ultimately have no rival credential of any kind.
Source: Goal