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River will face Lanús in the Clausura round of 16
River will face Lanús in the Clausura round of 16 after Lanús failed to beat Central Córdoba.
The knockout match is expected to be played at River’s Monumental stadium on November 21 or 22, but the date is not confirmed.
River must win four matches to take the title, which is its remaining route to qualify for the 2027 Copa Libertadores.
Missing out would mean River failed to reach South America’s top club competition for a second straight year.
River’s performances this season have raised concerns about defensive mistakes and its ability to create clear chances.
Coach Leonardo Ponzio plans to use the international break for extra training and a team camp before the playoffs.
The match is a must-win for River, which has no further chance to advance if it loses.
River will face Lanús in the round of 16 of the Clausura playoffs.
The match is set for Saturday 21 or Sunday 22 at the Monumental, but the date has not been confirmed.
Lanús missed the chance to avoid the matchup when it failed to beat Central Córdoba.
River coach Leonardo Ponzio plans to use the international break to prepare the team.
River must win the Clausura to qualify for the 2027 Copa Libertadores, according to Olé.
- Who
- River will face Lanús.
- What
- The teams will meet in the Clausura round of 16.
- When
- Saturday 21 or Sunday 22; the date has not been confirmed.
- Where
- The Monumental.
- Why
- Lanús failed to beat Central Córdoba and therefore did not avoid the matchup.
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River learned it would face Lanús in the Clausura round of 16.
River’s squad is due to return to training at the Camp.
Training is due to move to the Hilton hotel in Pilar, with two sessions each day.
- Matchup
- River vs Lanús
- Competition
- Clausura round of 16
- Proposed match dates
- Saturday 21 or Sunday 22
- Venue
- Monumental
- Lanús's previous match
- Failed to beat Central Córdoba