The xeneize coach has an interesting history against the rival institution, with big victories.
Jorge Almiron played his first Super classic as a coach Mouth, and lost 1-0 at the Más Monumental due to a painful goal from Miguel Borja. In his long career on the Argentine football benches, he has had the experience of facing him several times.
There are eight duels in total, of five losses and three wins. Those victories were very relevant, as one made his debut, the other won a title and the last a place in the Libertadores round.
The first time he went to Monumental He did it with a painful victory. For him Final tournament 2014In the 93rd minute, Julio Rodríguez made it 2-1 for Godoy Cruz against Ramón Díaz’s River. They then defeated them already in Lanús 3-0 in the final of Argentine Super Cup to the team led by Marcelo Gallardo.
However, the most famous duel between Almirón and the Millionaire took place Copa Libertadores 2017. In the first leg they lost 1-0 and in the second leg they started losing, but in 25‘ He managed to score four goals to turn the series around. There were major controversies that evening, which are still remembered by both institutions.
In details, all matches of Jorge Almirón vs. River:
Source: Goal
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