The Blues travel to face River Plate in an international friendly during the FIFA date break.
The Blues, known as Universidad de Chile, head to Salta for a Saturday showdown with River Plate, taking advantage of the FIFA break to sharpen their rhythm before league duties resume.
On the domestic stage, Mauricio Pellegrino’s squad arrives after settling for their third consecutive draw. They played a gripping match against Deportes Copiapó at the Elias Figueroa Brander Stadium, ending in a stalemate that left the Blues in fourth place with 15 points, just outside the leaders’ perch.
River Plate, led by Martin Demichelis, closed the eighth round at the summit of the Argentine Primera Division after a 2-0 victory over Sarmiento in Junín. Lucas Beltrán and Agustín Palavecino scored, lifting the Millionaires to 18 points and extending their lead, while San Lorenzo remained a chase option within striking distance.
The most recent encounter between the clubs traces back to March 2018, when the teams met in the Copa de Cono Sur. In that league clash, River Plate secured a 3-0 win behind an away brace from Rafael Santos Borré and a goal from Nicolás De La Cruz, defeating the Universidad de Chile under the management of William Hoyos.
For this upcoming match, which will be hosted at the Padre Martearena Stadium in Salta, Demichelis will not have Franco Armani, De La Cruz, Paulo Dybala, Robert Rojas, or Salomón Rondón available due to call-ups with their national teams. Meanwhile, the Chilean side will be without Darío Osorio, who was ruled out as part of Eduardo Berizzo’s squad preparation for a Monday fixture against Paraguay at the Monumental.
Viewers can watch the clash between River Plate and Universidad de Chile via the Star+ streaming service in Argentina and Chile. Star+ offers both monthly and annual subscriptions, accessible through its official site. The service supports viewing on television, computers, mobile devices, tablets, and consoles. Online tickets for the match went on sale this week through Self import, with fans urged to secure their seats early.
Note: All details are provided for fans planning to follow the game. The match will deliver a clear early-season gauge for both teams as they navigate a busy schedule surrounding international duty. (Goal)