The Millionaire secures a moment of glory inside the Monumental Stadium.
River Plate faces Instituto on the date marked for the 2023 League Cup, with the Monumental as the backdrop for a pivotal clash. The home side aims to seal a spot in the next round, while the visitors arrive determined to snatch a victory that keeps their progression hopes intact.
La Banda comes into this fixture after a 1-3 loss to Rosario Central on matchday 13, despite Ezequiel Barco narrowing the deficit at one point. A red card for Enzo Pérez also left a dent in their plans. Led by coach Martín Demichelis, the team sits on top of Zone A with 23 points, signaling their intent to maintain control of the group.
Instituto, meanwhile, settled for a 0-0 draw against Barracas Central in their most recent outing. Under the guidance of coach Diego Da Bove, the club sits seventh in Zone A with 19 points, ready to challenge the leaders and reset their campaign with a positive result in Buenos Aires.
The fixture list for the 2023 Professional League Cup features a schedule of matches, dates, and outcomes that shape the early phase of the competition.
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COURSE
RIVER
River Plate is approaching the game with a clear plan: dominate possession, exploit wide areas, and press high to force mistakes from Instituto. Their attacking options connect quickly, and the squad balance is built around a compact defensive unit that can transition sharply when winning the ball. Expect a disciplined display from the backline and a measured, direct approach in midfield buildup as they seek control from the opening minutes.
INSTITUTE
Instituto will look to absorb pressure and strike on the counter. Their shape is likely to focus on solidity in central areas, with quick switching and purposeful passes that aim to unlock the opponent’s defense during transitional moments. The visitors will lean on discipline, organization, and the accuracy of their attacking moves to take advantage of transitional plays if River commits too many players forward.
LINKS OF INTEREST
Source: Goal