Club Atlético River Plate will have away supporters for a third consecutive match in the Liga Profesional Argentina. The confirmation came from Sarmiento de Junín, which will open its popular stand for visiting fans on Sunday, October 4th at 14:45. According to Ole, this sequence began at the Florencio Sola against Banfield and will continue this Saturday at the Monumental José Fierro against Atlético Tucumán, before the key match at the Estadio Eva Perón.
What did Sarmiento's president confirm?
Fernando Chiófalo, president of Sarmiento de Junín, was clear about the decision. "It is 100% confirmed and official," stated the director about the initiative that will also include the match against Belgrano. Chiófalo explained that the project requires significant work regarding security and logistics, but they are committed to moving forward. He even mentioned the possibility of extending it to the match against Barracas Central, highlighting the economic and sporting impact it represents for the city.
How does this affect logistics in Junín?
The arrival of River Plate fans is already having concrete consequences in Junín. Hotel availability in the city is completely exhausted for that date, to the point that the Córdoba delegation will not stay there due to lack of accommodation. Celeste fans are expected to have approximately 3,000 available spots, a similar number to what will be allocated for the visiting supporters. For reference, general admission tickets for previous matches against Banfield and in Jardín de la República were priced at $110,000.
What is the precedent from the last meeting?
The most recent clash between the two teams in Junín took place on April 5, 2025, corresponding to matchday 12 of the Torneo Apertura. That game ended in a 1-1 draw. Miguel Borja opened the scoring for River Plate in the 30th minute of the first half, but Juan Manuel Insaurralde equalized for the home side just before the break, in the 44th minute. This precedent adds extra spice to the upcoming duel, where Sarmiento is competing at the top of its zone.
What context does River Plate arrive in?
The team from Núñez arrives at this stage of the championship with encouraging current form. In the Liga Profesional Argentina standings, River Plate sits in tenth place with 10 points, from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in 8 games. Their goal difference is positive (+1), with 10 goals for and 9 against. However, in the title race they are 7 points behind leaders Argentinos JRS.
The team's current streak is one of its strongest points. In their last five matches they have recorded 3 wins and 2 draws (WWWDD), and they are on a three-game winning run. Their last result was a convincing 3-1 victory over Independiente Rivadavia on September 6, 2026. The focus now shifts to the next fixture, a direct clash against Atlético Tucumán, who are fourth in the table, on September 12th. You can follow the team's progress on our stats page and check the full schedule in fixtures.
The match in Junín represents an opportunity for River Plate to add three points in an unusual setting, with the support of their fans in the rival's stands. Fernando Chiófalo's confirmation dispels any doubt about the Millonario presence at the Estadio Eva Perón on the first Sunday of October.
