This Sunday, the Monumental Stadium will be the scene of one of the most anticipated meetings of the third date of the Clausura 2025 tournament: River Plate Receive San Lorenzo de Almagro in a duel that promises emotions, strategy and a strong symbolic burden.
The match will begin at 8:45 p.m., with live transmission by ESPN Premium, and will be arbitrated by Nicolás Ramírez, accompanied by VAR by Fernando Echenique. Riverthe team led by Marcelo Gallardo, is going through a brilliant moment.
In his first two presentations, the “Millionaire” showed an overwhelming version: he beat Platense 3-1, champion of the Apertura tournament, and then thrashed Institute in Córdoba 4-0. With six points over six possible, River He leads the Clausura and is emerging as one of the main candidates for the title.
Gallardo’s formula combines experience and youth. Facundo Colidio has established himself as the team’s scorer, while the youth Santiago Lencina, just 19, surprised with a double against Institute.
In the midfield, Enzo Pérez and Kevin Castaño contribute balance, and the defense, led by Franco Armani, has only allowed a goal on two dates. On the other hand, San Lorenzo, under Damián’s driving, arrives with four points product of a victory against workshops in Córdoba and a goalless draw against Gymnastics.
The “cyclone” shows firmness in defense, but still fails to capture a convincing offensive style. Players like Ezequiel Cerutti, Andrés Vombergar and Alexis Neck will be key to breaking the millionaire bolt.
The monumental, witness of a classic with history
The last confrontation between the two was in the new gasometer, for the third date of the Opening Tournament, and ended in a goalless draw. In the Monumental, the most recent antecedent was on December 4, 2024, when they matched 1-1 with goals from Maximiliano Meza for River and Iker Muniain for San Lorenzo.
Historically, River He has dominated recent crosses: in the last five clashes, he won three, tied one and lost one. This Sunday, with its people and their positive streak, part as a favorite.
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