El Millonario and Arsenal face off at the Monumental for the fourth round of Zone A in the competition. River Plate plays host to Arsenal in a clash that caps an unsettled start to the season for the home side, who have only one win from the first three matchdays and find themselves in the middle of a domestic crisis. The visitors, already near the relegation zone in the current standings, arrive aiming to capitalize on any instability in the rival camp and to reboot their own campaign with a solid performance away from home.
Under Martín Demichelis, River Plate endured a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Vélez in the previous round, while Arsenal’s last outing ended with a 2-1 loss to Barracas Central. That result keeps goals and momentum in question for both teams as they prepare for a tense meeting at the Monumental, with the home crowd hoping for a revival and the visitors looking for a surprise result to shift the season’s trajectory.
Next on the agenda, GOAL provides a detailed recap of the match from start to finish at the stadium, highlighting key moments, tactical nuances, and turning points that defined the encounter.
OBJECTIVES, SUMMARY AND VIDEOS
- RIVER GOAL! De la Cruz finished a well-orchestrated team move with a precise shot from outside the box, extending the advantage to 2-0 and signaling River’s bid to control the proceedings.
- RIVER GOAL! Borja redirected the ball from the ground and guided it over the line to Medina. The finish showcased composure and timing in front of goal.
- The Monumental roared with ovations for Enzo Pérez while Demichelis received reserved applause from some corners of the stands. The atmosphere illustrated the emotional pulse of a club in search of stability amid pressure.
- This is how Arsenal is built
- River starting XI
TOTAL SUPPORT FOR RIVER!! Attention to the millionaire fans gathered in the APPLAUSOMETRO. The most applauded players were Enzo Pérez, De La Cruz and Nacho Fernández. For Demichelis, the reaction was softer but present, reflecting mixed sentiment in the crowd.
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Source: Goal