Following the December 2021 draw, the full bracket for the 2022 Argentine Cup has River Plate eyeing a path to a domestic title for the fifth time in club history. This overview outlines the journey River Plate would face as it progresses through the tournament, highlighting potential matchups and the rhythm of a cup run that could culminate in a championship clash.
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In GOAL, the focus is on the opponents River Plate might run into on the way to a potential final, with a look at how Marcelo Gallardo’s squad could navigate the bracket and keep title hopes alive.
32ND FINAL
River Plate opened its campaign in key 6 against Sports Laferrere, a team competing in the Primera C, the fourth division of Argentine football. The encounter ended decisively in River Plate’s favor with a 5-0 victory in Salta, powered by goals from Bruno Zuculini, Julian Alvarez, Juan Fernando Quintero, Andres Herrera, and Jose Paradela.
RIVER WON!! pic.twitter.com/Gy8ZV3yrTo
— RiverPlate (@RiverPlate) March 10, 2022
16TH FINAL
The Millionaire had already secured a spot for the next round and would face Barracas Central, a club that earned promotion to the Primera Division that year. The Guapo had defeated Acassuso 4-1 and looked to pull off another upset against Gallardo’s men in the ensuing match.
LAST 16
Should River Plate advance to the round of 16, they would encounter another Primera Division side. The bracket shows a clash with Argentinos Juniors and Defensa y Justicia, setting the stage for a high-stakes duel among top-flight teams as the tournament deepens.
QUARTER-FINALS
With the quarterfinals in sight, the list of potential opponents expands to include Gimnasia de La Plata, Liniers, Flandria, Patronato, or Colón, underscoring the spread of talent across divisions still in contention.
SEMI FINALS
If River Plate reaches the semifinals, the path could lead to a showdown with Boca Juniors. The slate of possible rivals, however, includes Racing, Agropecuario, Ferro, Rosario Central, Sol de Mayo, Quilmes, Tigre, Los Andes, Huracán, and Deportivo Madryn, among others, ensuring a dramatic route to the final.
FINAL
In a hypothetical championship, River Plate could meet any of the remaining sides from the opposite half of the bracket. Potential opponents include Banfield, Unión, Gimnasia de Jujuy, Racing de Córdoba, Lanús, Godoy Cruz, Tristán Suárez, Platense, Belgrano, Estudiantes de La Plata, Vélez, Independiente Rivadavia, Atlético Tucumán, Independiente, Arsenal, Chaco For Ever, Talleres, Aldosivi, or Newell’s Old Boys.
Attribution: Goal