The Liga Profesional de Fútbol has finalized the schedule for the next four matchdays of the 2026 Clausura tournament. The calendar sets the dates and kick-off times for rounds 8, 9, 10, and 11, to be played between September 4 and October 5.
Club Atlético River Plate, currently sitting 14th in the table with 4 points from 6 games, will face a series of key fixtures. Their next match, prior to this new block, is an away game against Banfield on August 30. The team arrives after a 2-2 draw with Vélez Sarsfield on August 23 and with mixed form in their last five outings (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses).
When does River Plate play in matchdays 8 to 11?
The team from Núñez has a mixed schedule with matches on different days and times. In matchday 8, River Plate will face Independiente Rivadavia on Thursday, September 3 at 9:30 PM. For the ninth round, the fixture is against Atlético Tucumán on Wednesday, September 9, starting at 7:15 PM.
Matchday 10 brings a home game against Racing Club on Sunday, September 20 at 4:30 PM. Finally, in the eleventh round, River will visit Independiente on Saturday, October 4 at 9:15 PM. This sequence of matches will be crucial for the team, which has scored 4 goals and conceded 6 this season, to try and close the 9-point gap to leaders Argentinos Juniors. Fans can track the evolving schedule on our fixtures page.
What other major teams are on the calendar?
The confirmed fixture also details the commitments of the other major Argentine football clubs. Boca Juniors will play in matchday 8 against Gimnasia de Mendoza on Wednesday, September 2 at 9:15 PM. In matchday 9 they will face Central Córdoba on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00 PM.
Racing Club, for its part, will have an early match in round 8 against Huracán on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:45 PM. Independiente will debut in this block of matches on Wednesday, September 2 at 7:15 PM against Unión. San Lorenzo will play against Sarmiento on Thursday, September 3 at 4:30 PM in the eighth round.
How is the rest of matchday 8 structured?
The eighth round of the Clausura will begin on Tuesday, September 1 with two matches. At 2:45 PM, the match between Estudiantes de Río Cuarto and Belgrano will be played. Then, at 4:45 PM, it will be Racing Club's turn against Huracán. Wednesday, September 2 will have three fixtures: Boca Juniors against Gimnasia de Mendoza at 9:15 PM, Independiente against Unión at 7:15 PM, and Talleres against Rosario Central at 4:30 PM.
Thursday, September 3 will close the round with three more matches. At 4:30 PM, San Lorenzo and Sarmiento will play. At 7:00 PM it will be Atlético Tucumán against Central Córdoba. The match between River Plate and Independiente Rivadavia, at 9:30 PM, will conclude the round. To analyze the impact of these results, followers can check the live standings table.
What does this calendar mean for the season?
The confirmation of this block of matchdays allows clubs to plan their training routines and preparation precisely. For River Plate, it represents an opportunity to find consistency and add points for the second half of the championship. The team needs to improve its performance to climb from the 14th place it currently occupies.
The sequence of matches, which extends for just over a month, is dense and demanding. Coaching staffs are already working on managing physical loads and strategies for each opponent. Detailed information on the available squad can be found in our squad section. The conclusion of this stage on October 5 will provide a clearer picture of the title contenders in the 2026 Clausura.
