River settle on their line-up to face Ciudad de Bolívar amid crisis | OneFootball

The cycle of Marcelo Gallardo is going through one of its most complex moments after the tough defeats against Tigre and Argentinos Juniors. These results not only affected the team's morale but also created an atmosphere of uncertainty regarding the continuity of the "Muñeco" on the bench. For this reason, Tuesday's match in the round of 64 against Ciudad de Bolívar for the Copa Argentina is seen as a "must-win" final to regain calm and secure advancement in a tournament that is always a priority for the institution.

For this match, Gallardo will reaffirm his confidence in the young Santiago Beltrán. At 21 years old, the goalkeeper is establishing himself as one of the club's great promises, showing security in place of Franco Armani, despite having suffered the recent collective setback against Tigre. Ahead of him, the coach will deploy an internationally renowned defense composed of Gonzalo Montiel, Paulo Díaz, Lucas Martínez Quarta, and the Uruguayan Matías Viña, aiming to shield an area that has appeared vulnerable in recent performances.

In the creative zone, Aníbal Moreno, Fausto Vera, and Tomás Galván will once again share the midfield axis, leaving the pure playmaking in the feet of Colombian Juan Fernando Quintero. The greatest pressure, however, will fall on the offensive duo: while the young Agustín Ruberto continues to gain minutes, Maximiliano Salas will face a trial by fire in front of the "Millonario" fans. The forward has been the target of criticism in recent months due to his poor performance and urgently needs a goal to turn his situation around and restore effectiveness to River's attack.

River's Lineup

Santiago Beltrán; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Paulo Díaz, Matías Viña; Aníbal Moreno, Fausto Vera, Tomás Galván; Juan Fernando Quintero; Agustín Ruberto and Maximiliano Salas.

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