After a disappointing finish to the 2015 Argentine Primera campaign, River Plate returns to the pitch on Sunday in search of league glory.
The club finished a pedestrian ninth in the table last season, 15 points behind arch-rival Boca Juniors. The only saving grace was walking away with the Copa Libertadores crown. While defending it will be a priority in 2016, so too will be a 36th professional era league title.
The first obstacle is Quilmes, who finished just five points behind River Plate in 2015.
A free live stream of the contest can be found here.
Preview
Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ART
Location: Estadio Monumental
Odds, per Oddschecker: River Plate (1/2) - Draw (58/19) - Quilmes (17/2)
Weather: Partly Cloudy, High of 86
TV: NGSN
What They're Saying
River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo (via Diario Uno): "I'm going to have a tough time picking my starting XI. That's what I like. There's a lot of competition at every position and that makes us a much tougher team -- especially with all the tournaments we have to compete in."
River Plate striker Federico Andrada (via Radio Fmq): "I'm happy to be here and I have a lot of goals. I know a few players [here] from playing in other divisions and the reserves. They're good people, so I'm not going to have any problems adapting. It was [Quilmes manager] Alfredo Grelak who called me and convinced me to come [to River Plate]. Now, I have to show everyone that I'm in good form."
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