This evening, River Plate prepares to revive its legendary tradition of facing national teams by welcoming Mexico to the famous Estadio Monumental. This friendly match promises to be a celebration, marking the debut of several high-profile signings.
The Monumental will be the scene of a unique event this evening, as River Plate take on the Mexican national team in a friendly match aimed at celebrating the club’s rich history in international fixtures. In addition, the meeting will serve as a platform to highlight the new talents acquired by the club under the leadership of coach Marcelo Gallardo.
The friendly provides a great opportunity for fans to observe the new signings of the squad, which includes high profile players such as Sebastián Driussi and Gonzalo Montiel, having finalized their contracts earlier in the week. Accompanied by established stars like Enzo Pérez, Lucas Martínez Quarta and Giuliano Galoppo, the renewed squad aims to push its limits.
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Mexico enters the match with a reserve team led by Javier Aguirre. Notable players like Jesús Gallardo and Luis Romo will be present, although the team will be without its key figures. This meeting represents an important test for the Mexican selection as it prepares for international competitions.
River Plate’s history includes 40 clashes against various national teams, a rather rare feat for a football club. This includes 37 matches against international teams and three against the Argentina national team itself. Their first meeting took place in 1935 in Rio de Janeiro against Brazil, where River lost 2-1. The last official match took place in 2006, under coach Daniel Passarella, and ended in a 1-0 defeat against Panama with a secondary team.
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Throughout their celebrated past, River have faced prestigious national teams, including Poland, with whom they shared an electric 5-4 encounter in 1986, highlighted by Enzo Francescoli’s legendary return goal. The team also crossed swords with El Salvador, Czechoslovakia and South American nations like Colombia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, as well as matches against countries like Israel, Japan and Hungary. In 1977, River drew 2-2 against the Argentine national team in a friendly tournament in Mar del Plata, with goals from Osvaldo Ardiles and Norberto Alonso.
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One of the most memorable clashes took place in the 1986 Gold Cup against Poland, where River staged a spectacular comeback with Francescoli’s historic overhead goal in added time. Another iconic match took place in 2023 against the Argentina national team, marking River’s most recent meeting with a national team. This Tuesday, River Plate will continue this proud tradition by facing Mexico again, recalling their history from 1950 when they suffered a 2-0 defeat on a North American tour.
The match, scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m., will be accompanied by a special show commemorating the team’s presentation. With tickets already sold, the Monumental is preparing to transform into a vibrant fiesta of football and emotions. Supporters look forward to seeing not only the debuts of new players, but also a River Plate that continues to assert its legacy as one of the most prestigious clubs in history.
