River Plate aims for another Argentine Cup trophy
The Millionaire club pursues a fourth triumph in Argentina’s most prestigious nationwide league format.
In 2023 River will navigate a transitional season without the guidance of Marcelo Gallardo for the first time in almost ten years. With a fresh coaching approach, the team must rebuild to stay competitive at the highest level in Argentine soccer.
Among the competitions on River’s calendar is the Argentine Cup, a tournament that has brought memorable moments for the club. Alongside Boca Juniors, River holds the record for the most titles in the competition. The club now faces its long-standing rival with renewed intent.
In this overview, GOAL presents River Plate’s potential paths through the cup and highlights the teams they could encounter along the way.
32nd Final
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River will begin against Racing Cordoba, a club competing in the Primera Nacional. The match has a confirmed date, time, and venue: Wednesday, March 8 at 9:10 p.m. at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.
Round of 32
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In the second round, if River advances, they would face the winner of the Workshop vs. Chacarita duel.
Eighth Final
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With the cup advancing, River could meet Colón, Colegiales, Sol de Mayo, or Lanús as the tournament reaches its middle stage.
Quarterfinals
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If River pushes through, a meeting with Boca Juniors could be on the horizon, along with other competitors such as Olimpo, Barracas Central, Estudiantes de Buenos Aires, Almagro, and the Union of Hikers in the broader bracket.
Semi-Finals
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River Plate remains among the last four, with potential matchups against Racing, San Martín de Formosa, San Martín de Tucumán, Deportivo Morón, Instituto, Deportivo Riestra, Huracán, Yupanqui, Independiente, Ciudad de Bolívar, Central Córdoba, Comunicaciones, Gimnasia de Mendoza, All Boys, Estudiantes de La Plata, or Independiente de Chaco in the subsequent rounds.
Final
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One victory away from glory, River could reach the Argentina Cup final in 2023, facing an assortment of possible opponents including Arsenal, Villa Mitre, Godoy Cruz, Sarmiento de Junín, Chaco For Ever, Rosario Central, North Central Salta, Banfield, Atlético Tucumán, Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, Defensa y Justicia, Ituzaingó, San Lorenzo, Sarmiento de Resistencia, Platense, Defensores de Belgrano, Independiente de Rivadavia, Patronato, Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta, Argentinos Juniors, Deportivo Armenio, Centro Español, Aldosivi, San Martín de San Juan, Vélez, or Deportivo Español.
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