Club Atlético River Plate opens the round of 16 in the Copa Argentina on Friday, July 17, at Padre Martearena Stadium in Salta, facing Aldosivi at 21:45 with the aim of starting the semester with a win.
Who will start the lineup?
Coach Eduardo Coudet has the newly signed Lucas Beltrán and Rafael Santos Borré, both training all week, at his disposal. A muscular injury to Sebastián Driussi forced a rethink, so the two forwards could start. Additionally, Joaquín Freitas remains a right‑wing option.
What does this match mean for the season?
The game is River's first official commitment after a 2‑2 draw with Flamengo in a friendly in Portugal, where Driussi scored both goals. A win over Aldosivi would let River consolidate momentum and move to the quarter‑finals, laying a solid foundation for a competitive Copa Argentina run.
How does the opponent look?
Aldosivi fields a side with Lucas Acosta in goal and a defensive line of Elías López, Néstor Breitenbruch, Nicolás Zalazar and Federico Laureli. In midfield, Rochi González and Nicolás Linares will try to stifle River's creators, while the attack relies on Tomás Fernández and Nicolás Cordero.
What are fans expecting?
Supporters hope to see the new signings in action, especially Beltrán, who impressed in training, and Borré, whose return always sparks excitement. A strong start in Salta would also ease pressure after the draw with Flamengo and boost the squad's confidence for upcoming fixtures.
Probable River lineup: Santiago Beltrán; Giovanni González, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña; Mauro Arambarri, Lucas Silva or Aníbal Moreno, Fausto Vera, Tomás Galván; Facundo Colidio and Joaquín Freitas.
Probable Aldosivi lineup: Lucas Acosta; Elías López, Néstor Breitenbruch, Nicolás Zalazar, Federico Laureli; Rochi González, Nicolás Linares, Matías Godoy, Agustín Palavecino or Lucas Castro; Tomás Fernández and Nicolás Cordero.
