1-2: River’s monumental hit

the renewed Monumental it was almost full. The postcard that included some 80,000 millionaire fans had an impact. Above, from the start, after 6 minutes, José Paradela emerged and gave the first shout. everything was like this River I dreamed of Martín Demichelis, but…

The birth of the post-Gallardo era is not easy. And it is logical. After so much glory, starting over is not easy. And River, suddenly, strips back, is fragile, makes unusual mistakes.

Then, Arsenal finds a penalty after a bad pass behind Agustín Palavecino, Lautaro Guzmán kicks it and equalizes. And after a while, minutes after the goalkeeper Alejandro Medina deflects a missile at Nacho Fernández, Sarandí’s team sticks the second dagger. Miguel Borja crosses it badly in the middle and causes a rival counterattack that ends in the second. Luis Leal is the one who leaves the Monumental in silence.

The epilogue in Núñez shows the least calculated board: River 1 – Arsenal 2. Demichelis is not hiding: “I am responsible. I apologize to the fans for this unexpected loss. We made mistakes, we unprotected ourselves. Now we have to correct it.”

The other big man who did not have a good Sunday was Independiente, who spent 77 minutes with one more man on the field but could not break Banfield. It all ended 0-0 at the Drill stadium. The moment of the Red led by Leandro Stillitano is already worrying, which has four without a win (two draws and two losses) and which regresses in its operation.

Gabriel Heinze’s Newell’s, after their tough elimination in the Argentine Cup against Claypole (a team from the fourth division), now lost 1-3 in Córdoba, against Instituto. Huracán was looking for the lead in Santa Fe, but only drew 1-1 with Colón. And Defense and Justice beat Atlético Tucumán 3-0.

There are four leaders so far in the Argentine league with 12 points: Lanús, Defensa y Justicia, Talleres and San Lorenzo. Later, with 11, Hurricane appears. They have 10 Boca and Central. While River adds 9.

Today the fifth day will close. They will play Barracas Central – Gimnasia and Central Córdoba-Argentinos. However, the most important game will be the one that will be played in Avellaneda. There Racing will receive Lanús, who if he wins or draws will be the only leader.

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