Superclásico pitch latest: what they're saying at River | OneFootball

River fans didn’t just leave dissatisfied—despite the win—because of the team’s performance against Carabobo. The condition of the pitch became a talking point both in the stands and on social media, with widespread frustration at seeing sand being kicked up in the most affected area, and concern given that in a matter of hours, that same grass will host a Superclásico. And while inside the Monumental, preparations are underway for a historic welcome for the squad, for now the focus is on working against the clock to improve the field.

The image is not a common one at the Liberti, where in recent times, following the stadium’s renovation, the 95%/5% hybrid grass had stood out for its deep, even green appearance. However, AC/DC’s recent concerts left significant aftereffects that forced the switch from summer grass to winter grass work to be brought forward, a process that, due to weather conditions, has not been progressing as quickly as expected, and the signs were visible in the most recent matches.

Although the outlook seems complicated because there are only three days left and, for now, clouds and rain are still beating the sun in Buenos Aires, another adverse factor, there is optimism in Núñez, just as there was before the match against Belgrano. With the surface leveled, even if the visual appearance is not ideal—especially in the section facing Avenida Figueroa Alcorta (that’s where the stage was, in front of the Centenario stand)—the grass won’t be in perfect condition for the Superclásico, but it will be better than it was in the last two matches.

In the buildup to the Superclásico, which is being played long before the opening whistle, those involved are keeping a close eye on the situation. “It’s strange for the Monumental pitch to be in bad shape,” acknowledged Leandro Paredes, who is used to playing there with the Argentina national team. Meanwhile, Eduardo Coudet is also following the issue closely, to the point that he held the final training session before Carabobo at the Camp in order to protect the pitch, whose visible holes, according to specialists, are linked to a deep decompaction process using specific machinery designed to aerate the surface.

As they wait for weather conditions to improve between Friday and Saturday so that the grass can continue recovering in the transition to perennial ryegrass, it remains to be seen whether the Monumental pitch will ultimately improve as expected or whether it will be a factor in River vs. Boca.

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