Martínez Quarta and Rivero risk ban for River before superclásico | OneFootball

Although River's focus is on the upcoming match on Friday against Independiente Rivadavia, for the semifinals of the Copa Argentina, Marcelo Gallardo knows that another key date is approaching: the superclásico. And looking ahead to the clash against Boca, there is a warning due to the four yellow cards accumulated by Lucas Martínez Quarta and Lautaro Rivero.

After many ups and downs in the level of most of the defenders throughout the year, these two center-backs have become the starting pair, despite the left-footer playing as a left-back in Córdoba. Precisely in that match against Talleres, both received their fourth yellow card in the 13 rounds of the Torneo Clausura and are now just one away from being suspended for a match.

The match against Gimnasia for the 14th round is of enormous importance, and Marcelo Gallardo will rely on the best he has available. Regardless of what happens in the Copa Argentina, River needs to stay within reach in the annual table to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores, as well as position themselves as best as possible in Group B, to advance to the round of 16 and play at home.

It is most likely that this Friday, Martínez Quarta and Rivero will once again form the central duo for the Copa Argentina and repeat against the Lobo at the Monumental. In that match, both will need to be careful not to be booked, or they will miss the superclásico at the Bombonera, one of the remaining objectives for the team this year.

For River, the superclásico against Boca takes on immense importance, not only because of the match itself but also due to the rivalry with the classic opponent for a better position in the annual table. Regardless of whether by then it will be determined if they are qualified for the final of the Copa Argentina or not, the Muñeco knows that the superclásico counts as an objective in itself. Therefore, having all the players available will be very important.

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