Buenos Aires — The atmosphere at Estadio Libertadores de América remains tense days after Independiente’s 2-1 loss to Boca Juniors, as a growing faction of fans has turned its ire toward midfielder Alan Velasco. What began as on-field frustration has escalated into a visible backlash, with banners and social media campaigns calling for his departure … Read more
As Eduardo Coudet prepares to lead River Plate into his first Superclásico as head coach, his history against Boca Juniors — both as a player and a coach — offers important context for the highly anticipated match. The Argentine tactician, nicknamed “El Chacho,” faces Boca for the 16th time in his career, carrying a mixed … Read more
The Tactical Pivot: How Eduardo Coudet Revived Facundo Colidio at River Plate In the high-pressure environment of River Plate, the line between a club icon and a fan villain is razor-thin. For Facundo Colidio, that line had grow a canyon. After enduring a grueling 26-match goal drought spanning 260 days, the 26-year-old forward found himself … Read more
Gimnasia Eyes Julio Vaccari as Top Target in Managerial Search Gimnasia is moving aggressively to fill its vacancy on the touchline, with former Independiente boss Julio Vaccari emerging as the primary target. Following the departure of Fernando Zaniratto, the club’s board has shifted its focus toward Vaccari, who currently tops the list of candidates to … Read more
The Double Life of Daniel Tilger: Playing for Boca Juniors While Rooting for River Plate In the world of Argentine football, the rivalry between Boca Juniors and River Plate—the Superclásico—is more than a game; it is a lifelong identity. Crossing that divide is almost unthinkable, let alone doing so while employed by one of the … Read more
River Plate Probable Lineup vs. Belgrano: Coudet Faces Key Defensive Shuffles in Torneo Apertura Clash River Plate returns to the Estadio Mâs Monumental this Sunday, April 5, for a high-stakes Matchday 13 encounter against Belgrano. As the Torneo Apertura resumes following the FIFA international break, manager Eduardo Coudet is looking to maintain a burgeoning momentum, … Read more
Independiente Edges Racing in Clásico de Avellaneda to Secure Playoff Push The rivalry in Avellaneda reached a fever pitch on Saturday, as Independiente secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Racing in the latest edition of the Clásico de Avellaneda. The result, decided by a single strike, does more than just settle local bragging rights. it … Read more
Lanús goalkeeper Nahuel Losada didn’t mince words after his team’s scoreless draw with Platense on Thursday, openly criticizing the performance of some of his teammates. The outburst came as the Granate prepare for a crucial Copa Libertadores debut next week. Nahuel Losada se señala el escudo de Lanús en el pecho (Buda Mendes/Getty Images). Speaking … Read more
Following a brief pause, the Argentine football season resumes this Tuesday, with the tenth matchday of the Apertura 2026 kicking off with two matches: Tigre versus Vélez, and Independiente versus Unión. The standout fixtures of the week are the Buenos Aires derby between Boca and San Lorenzo, and the debut of Eduardo “Chacho” Coudet as … Read more