Marcos Rojo’s strong record against River gives Racing hope | OneFootball

The defender crosses paths with the Millonario again, a rival he has faced 11 times with a significantly favorable record.

Racing and River will face off this Thursday at the Gigante de Arroyito for the quarterfinals of the Argentina Cup 2025, and the duel will have a special ingredient: the presence of Marcos Rojo against the Millonario.

The experienced defender, who joined the Academy in this transfer window, has a largely favorable record against the Núñez team and will seek to extend it with the white and sky blue jersey.

The center-back faced La Banda 11 times, with a balance of seven wins, one draw, and just three losses. Two of those matches were with Estudiantes de La Plata and the rest with Boca, where he became an emblem in the Superclásicos. His last clash against the Millonario was in April of this year defending the colors of the Ribera team and it was a 2-1 defeat at the Monumental.

A significant fact is that the defender emerged from Pincha was sent off twice against River: in October 2021 for a double yellow and in September 2022 with a straight red. In addition, those hard kicks against Julián Álvarez, in the Argentina Cup, and against Nicolás De la Cruz in the Professional League, are still remembered by fans. That foul on the Uruguayan was the one that resulted in the red card shown by Darío Herrera.

With Racing, Rojo has only played two official matches: the round of 16 series of the Copa Libertadores against Peñarol, as he missed the clash against Vélez due to suspension. The clash against River, therefore, will be his third match with the Academy and the first in a scenario of maximum national tension.

The defender arrives at a key moment for Gustavo Costas' team. The experience and quality of the center-back will be a vital contribution to a defense that will need solidity against one of the most powerful attacks on the continent.

In Avellaneda, they know that, in addition to the football aspect, Rojo's presence brings leadership, character, and an extra dose of confidence to a squad that seeks to reach the semifinals of the Argentina Cup and keep the dream of fighting on all fronts alive.

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