Aldosivi and Independiente Rivadavia, the two teams that knocked Club Atlético River Plate out of the last two editions of the Copa Argentina, face off this Wednesday for a place in the domestic cup's quarter-finals. The winner of the match at Banfield's stadium will meet Atlético Tucumán in the next round.
The tie carries a particular sting for River's supporters, who saw their side fall to these opponents in decisive stages. In the 2026 edition, River, then managed by Marcelo Gallardo, was eliminated by Independiente Rivadavia on penalties after a draw in Córdoba. Miguel Borja and Giuliano Galoppo missed their spot-kicks.
A year later, in the 2027 season, it was Aldosivi who delivered the blow. In the round of 32, the Mar del Plata side, amid a struggling league campaign, beat Eduardo Coudet's River 3-1 in a match played in Salta. That victory was only Aldosivi's second of the entire year.
The cup path
While their tormentors battle it out this Wednesday, River Plate focuses its attention on the Copa Sudamericana, where they face Independiente Santa Fe. Coudet's team aims to advance in a continental competition after the Copa Argentina ceased to be a friendly tournament. River's last triumph in this cup dates back to the Gallardo era, and early exits have since become a recurring theme.
To follow the squad's evolution across all competitions, supporters can check the full detail of the squad. The schedule of upcoming fixtures, key to turning things around, is available on the fixtures page.
The match between Aldosivi and Independiente Rivadavia kicks off two hours before River takes the field for its Sudamericana tie. The winner will have the chance to keep dreaming of the national title, in a bracket that already saw another giant, Independiente, thrashed 4-0 by Atlético Tucumán in the previous round. The match is scheduled for 7:00 PM in the south of the Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
