TL;DR
- River Plate will focus solely on domestic competitions in 2025 after Libertadores and Copa Argentina exits.
- Marcelo Gallardo has many squad options to aim for titles in the Clausura.
- Several players are suspended, injured, or called up for the upcoming Clausura match against Vélez.
- Miguel Borja and Paulo Díaz are notably excluded from the squad for the upcoming year.
With their elimination from The Libertadores and Copa Argentina, River will concentrate entirely on domestic competition in 2025, participating in the Clausura.
Marcelo Gallardo possesses numerous choices within the Millonario squad across all positions, aiming to secure titles in both competitions. The starting lineup has seen considerable shifts in most roles throughout the year, featuring various alternatives in the formaciones.
La próxima presentación será frente a Vélez por el Clausura 2025.
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River's lineup vs. Vélez: The starters for The Clausura 2025 match
Following their loss to Boca, River will need to make several changes to their lineup for the final Clausura match against Vélez. Lucas Martínez Quarta and Marcos Acuña are suspended, and Kevin Castaño has been called up by The Colombian national team, while Maximiliano Meza is injured, as is Gonzalo Montiel.
Marcelo Gallardo opted for a return to a 4-3-1-2 formation, featuring Juan Fernando Quintero in the starting lineup. Santiago Lencina and Enzo Pérez are also back in the initial eleven. The significant news is that the Muñeco departed fuera de la lista de convocados a Miguel Borja y a Paulo Díaz, suggesting they won't be part of the Millonario for the upcoming year.
La formación confirmada de River vs. Vélez es: Franco Armani; Fabricio Bustos, Juan Carlos Portillo, Lautaro Rivero, Milton Casco; Santiago Lencina, Enzo Pérez, Giuliano Galoppo; Juan Fernando Quintero; Maximiliano Salas y Sebastián Driussi.
The betting forecast for River vs. Vélez
De acuerdo a las cuotas de MelBet, estos son los goleadores más probables en el duelo entre River y Vélez.
| Jugador | Equipo | Cuota de gol |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastián Driussi | River Plate | 2.87 a 1 |
| Miguel Borja | River Plate | 2.87 a 1 |
| Maxi Salas | River Plate | 3.25 a 1 |
| Florian Monzón | Vélez | 4.00 a 1 |
| Dilan Godoy | Vélez | 5.50 a 1 |