River Plate Strengthens Squad, Aims for Third Win Against Rosario Central
Buenos Aires, Argentina — River Plate has bolstered its lineup with four new signings, as reported by Elintransigente. The additions, Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno, Matías Viña, and Kendry Páez, are set to strengthen River‘s chances in the Aperture 2026 group stage.
Gallardo Expresses Satisfaction with Reinforcements
“If this latest operation goes well, we would be covering all the positions that we originally planned. If there is an opportunity, of course, in the time left, as long as it is reasonable for the club in terms of the conditions we will always be open.”
— Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate Coach
Stefano Di Carlo, a River official, shared in a recent interview that the Millionaire club may still be open to further reinforcements if viable opportunities arise.
River vs Rosario Central: Match Preview
On date 3 of the group stage, River will face Rosario Central away on Sunday, February 1, with the match kicking off at 9:30 PM local time. The Millionaire enters this encounter riding a two-match winning streak and eager to extend that run.
The game will be broadcasted by TNT Sports.
Predicted Lineups
Marcelo Gallardo is expected to deploy a 4-4-2 formation for the visit to Rosario Central:
- Franco Armani
- Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña;
- Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno, Tomás Galván, Juanfer Quintero;
- Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi
The return of goalkeeper Franco Armani, who missed the first two dates due to injury, headlines the team news.
Meanwhile, Rosario Central will look to secure victory with:
- Jeremías Ledesma;
- Emanuel Coronel, Facundo Mallo, Ignacio Ovando, Agustín Sández;
- Franco Ibarra, Vicente Pizarro; Enzo Giménez, Ángel Di María, Jaminton Campaz;
- Alejo Veliz
Did you know?
Facundo Tello will officiate this clash, with Andrés Merlos serving as VAR.
FAQ
Q: How to watch the match? A: Fans can stream the game via TNT Sports. To contract the football pack via phone, call these numbers: DirecTV (0810-999-2211), Cablevisión (0800-199-6835) or Telecentro (6380-8888).
Reflections & Expectations
After two wins from two, River Plate is bubbling with confidence. Gallardo and his troops travel to face Rosario Central, a side also seeking momentum. With the reinforcements bolstering the squad and the Armani return, the Millionaire has a strong chance to continue its winning streak.