Two clubs in the top half of the Primera Division table will do battle today in a league match between River Plate and San Lorenzo. The first-division clash scheduled for 3 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires and can be live streamed here free.
What They're Saying
River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo (via Buenos Aires Herald): "We like to play decisive games. We feel the pressure, but it's nice. We will play the derby on Sunday [against San Lorenzo] and then we have a long trip to Mexico. It's great to face these kinds of challenges."
San Lorenzo manager Edgardo Bauza (via Goal): "It's an important game because of the rivalry, because of what it means. I won't change anything. It's a long season. There will be a lot of important games."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With injury concerns plaguing Gallardo's lineup, Fernando Cavenaghi must spearhead the club's formation. In seven appearances, the 31-year-old has three goals.
River Plate's Projected Lineup (3-4-3): Barovero; Maidana, Mammana, Pezzella; Solari, Sanchez, Kranevitter, Rojas; Boye, Martinez, Cavenaghi
San Lorenzo's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Torrico; Buffarini, Cetto, Yepes, Mas; Mussis, Mercier, Quignon; Blanco, Barrientos y Matos
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).
Standings
| Rnk | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Lorenzo | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 18 | |||
| 2 | Rosario Central | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 18 | |||
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 17 | |||
| 4 | Belgrano | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 16 | |||
| 5 | River Plate | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 15 | |||
| 6 | Independiente | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 13 | |||
| 7 | Racing Club | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 13 | |||
| 8 | Banfield | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 | |||
| 9 | Lanús | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | |||
| 10 | Tigre | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | |||
| 11 | Unión (Santa Fe) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 11 | |||
| 12 | Vélez Sársfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 11 | |||
| 13 | Newell's Old Boys | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 11 | |||
| 14 | Estudiantes (La Plata) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 11 | |||
| 15 | Argentinos Juniors | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 10 | |||
| 16 | Aldosivi | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |||
| 17 | Sarmiento | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 9 | |||
| 18 | Defensa y justicia | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 9 | |||
| 19 | Godoy Cruz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 | |||
| 20 | Huracán | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | |||
| 21 | San Martín (San Juan) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 7 | |||
| 22 | Temperley | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 6 | |||
| 23 | Gimnasia (La Plata) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 6 | |||
| 24 | Quilmes | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 6 | |||
| 25 | Crucero del Norte | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 5 | |||
| 26 | Olimpo | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 4 | |||
| 27 | Colón (Santa Fe) | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 4 | |||
| 28 | Atlético Rafaela | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 4 | |||
| 29 | Nueva Chicago | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 3 | |||
| 30 | Arsenal | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 3 |
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