Club Atlético River Plate face a tricky test against Huracán at the Estadio Monumental, a side with a historically positive record as visitors. The upcoming fixture sees the Núñez outfit sitting seventh in the table with 13 points, aiming to close the five-point gap to the league leaders.
Huracán arrive after an important win over Racing at the Ducó, a result that ended a run of four matches without a victory. Their manager, Diego Martínez, acknowledged the value of that moment. "Ya atrás el triunfazo frente a Racing en el Ducó y el fin de la racha negativa," said the coach, who is looking to consolidate his team's improvement.
History at the Monumental
Huracán have proven to be a difficult opponent for River at their own stadium. In 2023, with Martín Demichelis already on the bench, they secured a vital victory in Núñez. Also, in 2021 during the pandemic, the Parque Patricios side managed a 1-1 draw with Marcelo Gallardo as River's manager. In recent history, the team from Boedo has lost only three of their last 23 matches, showing notable solidity.
For River, the match is key in their aim to stay in the fight for the Clausura and the Copa Sudamericana. Currently, the team is outside the qualification zone on goal difference and sits four points off the places that grant access to the continental tournament.
Current context and absences
River Plate arrive in good form, unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. Their last result was a 1-2 victory over Atlético Tucumán on September 12. On the visiting side, Huracán face some fitness doubts. Ignacio Pussetto suffered a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal in his left hand, while reinforcement Bruno Barticciotto felt a pinch in his last match.
The next fixture is on September 19 at the Monumental, a stage where River seeks to recover the home dominance they once enjoyed with 20 consecutive wins.
