Right-back Gonzalo Montiel suffered a left quadriceps strain during the Torneo Apertura semifinal and may arrive just in time for the 2026 World Cup. The injury worries River Plate, which plays the final on Sunday, and coach Lionel Scaloni, who has few consolidated options for the position.
River Plate
Club de fútbol argentino con sede en Buenos Aires, uno de los más grandes del país.
Belgrano de Córdoba eliminated Argentinos Juniors on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time and secured a spot in the 2026 Apertura Tournament final against River Plate. Paraguayan Alcides Benítez watched from the bench.