The Xeneize returns to receive the Millionaire in La Bombonera in a new direct elimination crossing, this time at the local level.
Fate seems stubborn that Boca Y River they cross in all possible competitions. And it is that after a 2020 in which faces were not seen due to the pandemic, 2021 started with a Superclassic moved by the Maradona Cup, product of a draw that placed the two in the same area, another to be played after the Copa América for the round of 16 of the Argentine Cup and, now, the latter in the quarterfinals of the League Cup Professional.
THE FINAL QUARTERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE CUP
However, unlike the last two meetings, this time there will be great things at stake. Regardless of who loses will be left out of the contest, Xeneize will have their first opportunity since the return of Juan Román Riquelme to the club to remove the biggest thorn in recent years, while The Millionaire will seek to enlarge the figure of Marcelo Gallardo, extending the dominance of the last five years over the eternal rival in a type of committment where there is not so much antecedents.
THE PROBABLE MOUTH FORMATION
The best news for Miguel Ángel Russo after the stumble in Brazil is, without a doubt, to start recovering players. Edwin Cardona was one of those who was missing to join the group, after suffering coronavirus and a heart condition after overcoming the disease, and, now, he has received medical discharge after passing his studies . Although he was able to train alongside the group, the question is whether or not he will be on the list of concentrates for the Supeclásico. Although he has not played in more than a month, the coaching staff cannot afford to rule out footballers in times of scarcity.
The slap that Peixe gave him last Tuesday could lead DT to rethink some names and, above all, the scheme. Although the last matches he was playing with four footballers in the background, the return of Marcos Rojo would allow him reassemble the line of three -or of five -. In addition, it would include Nicolas Capaldo on the right back in place of Julio Buffarini, while keeping the three youth in midfield. Carlos Tevez is a permanent fixture and doubt will be his companion: is he still Cristian Pavon among the headlines?
A possible eleven would be with Agustín Rossi; Nicolás Capaldo, Lisandro López, Carlos Izquierdoz, Marcos Rojo, Frank Fabra; Agustín Almendra, Alan Varela, Cristian Medina; Sebastián Villa and Carlos Tevez .
THE PROBABLE FORMATION OF RIVER
The news that Marcelo Gallardo received, after confirming the list of players who travel to Barranquilla, is that Gonzalo montiel Not only does he miss out on that visit but he will also not be available to go to La Bombonera, since what was supposed to be a muscle overload was confirmed as a grade one muscle injury in the left hamstring and, with this scenario, it is practically impossible to can play the Superclásico. The ones the Doll hopes to take into account are Enzo Pérez, who reappeared in Ezeiza this Tuesday and reassured everyone along with David Martínez , the two casualties for the Copa Libertadores. Both the midfielder and the defender trained alongside their teammates and would have no problems getting to Sunday.
Without Cachete, the coach should already start thinking about his two options for the right lane: Alex Vigo or Milton Casco The latter being the one who played in that position in the clash played two months ago on the same stage, in which he was expelled. The other unknown will be positional: keep the line of five defenders or add a midfielder or even an attacker instead of Robert Rojas. Who will surely be from the game from the beginning, after returning to Aldosivi, is Matias Suarez , already recovered from synovitis and COVID.
VENUE, DAY, TIME AND ARBITRATION
The Superclásico will be played Sunday, May 16, from 5:30 p.m., at the Alberto J. Armando Stadium (La Bombonera), as the last two matches that have been played this year, and with the arbitration of Facundo Tello, who led the last duel on March 14.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV AND ONLINE
The meeting will be televised by TNT Sports y Fox Sports Premium, available only for those who have the “Soccer Pack” enabled. Streaming can be through any of the cable operators’ online services, such as Cablevisión Flow, DirecTV Play or TeleCentro Play. All three platforms are available on computers, tablets and cell phones (iOS and Android).
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