Racing Club announces confirmed lineup for the decisive clash against River Plate, scheduled for this Monday, November 24, 2025, at Estadio Presidente Perón, in The clash is part of the round of 16 of Clausura of Liga Profesional of Fútbol, with the ball rolling at 7:15 pm at Brasília time. Gustavo Costas, coach of Academia, opts for a balanced formation, prioritizing defensive solidity and speed in transitions.
River Plate, still without official disclosure, is preparing adjustments under Marcelo Gallardo, which monitors recent embezzlement. The single game defines a place in the quarterfinals, with extra time and penalties in case of equality. Torcida venue expects maximum capacity, boosting the home team in a historic classic.
- Racing unbeaten in nine matches in the Clausura, with the defense conceding just 13 goals in 16 games.
- River scores 1.3 goals per game this season, but suffers from fluctuations away from home.
- Average possession of Racing at home: 58%, favoring control in Cilindro.
- Referee Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa commands, average of 5.42 cards per duel.
Adrián Martínez, top scorer with 10 goals, leads the confirmed attack, while River has probables like Expectativa grows with balanced odds: 2.82 for Racing to win.
Racing Club confirmed lineup
Gustavo No goal, Facundo Cambeses (25) guarantees safety, with 79% of saves this season. The defense consists of Agustín García Basso (2), Nazareno Colombo (23), Santiago Sosa (13, captain) and Gabriel Rojas (27), an experienced line that has conceded just one goal in the last five games.
Midfield gains strength with Juan Nardoni (5) and Agustín Almendra (32) anchoring, alongside Sosa, distributing balls to the attack. Na front, Santiago Solari (28), Adrián Martínez (9) and Germán Conechny (17) form a lethal trio, with Martínez responsible for 45% of converted shots.
Robust bench includes Juan Fernando Quintero (21, backup goalkeeper), Di Cé sare (3), Pardo (18), Quiros (35), De Gregorio (41) and Duván Vergara (7). Vergara, with speed at the ends, comes in to change dynamics if necessary.
This lineup reflects confidence in tactical patterns: high pressure and quick counterattacks, exploiting the home factor. Costas highlights Martínez as a key player, after a decisive goal in the last game.
Probability of River Plate on the field
Marcelo Gallardo maintains suspense in the official lineup, but indications point to the usual 4-2-3-1, with a focus on possession and central creation. Franco Armani must defend, followed by Gonzalo Montiel, Paulo Díaz, Leandro González Pirez and Marcos Acuña in defense, despite absences such as Germán Pezzella due to a knee injury.
In the middle, Matías Kranevitter and Enzo Pérez protect, opening for Nacho Fernández, Juan Fernando Quintero and Giuliano Galoppo to create. Ataque led by Miguel Borja, with Facundo Colidio or Maximiliano Meza on the wings, but Meza and Colidio are doubts due to muscular problems. Borja, with five goals in Clausura, puts pressure on defenders in pivots.
Probable reserves include Paulo Galarza, Esequiel Barco and Pablo Solari, options for rotation. Gallardo adjusts to neutralize transitions from Racing, prioritizing 61% average possession. Ausências as Gonzalo Montiel by knee complicates right sides.
Probable formation: Armani; Montiel (or Bustos), Díaz, Pirez, Acuña; Kranevitter, Pérez; Fernández, Quintero, Galoppo; Borja. Tactical Equilíbrio can lean towards duels in the middle, where River seeks to dominate.
History of intense rivalry
Clashes between Racing and River total 42 since 2004, with River ahead in 20 wins against nine for Academia and 13 draws. Gols totals: 66 for the Millonarios and 35 for the Racing. No Presidente Perón, the house is balanced, with five local victories in the last ten.
- Recent encounter: River 1-0 Racing at Copa Argentina, October 2025, goal by
- 2024: Racing 1-0 River at LPF, Martínez scoring from a free kick.
- Streak: River undefeated in five before 2024, including 6-1 in 2023.
- Key draws: 2-2 in CDL 2022, with stoppage time goals.
- Average goals: 2.34 per game in the 13 most recent, with high intensity.
Knockout classics increase cards to 4.2 per match. Racing broke hegemony at home in 2024, stopping River’s run of seven wins. Tradição of knockouts favors River in 70% of direct advances.
This data reinforces tension: Academia seeks to repeat 2022, when it eliminated its rival in the playoffs.
Current formation performance
Racing arrives with eight unbeaten records in Clausura, a defense with nine clean sheets in 16 games and only 13 goals conceded, an average of 0.81. Efficient Ataque: 16 goals and 11 assists, driven by Martínez and Solari. Último game: 1-0 over Newell’s Old Boys on November 16.
River fluctuates with six wins in 16, defense leaking 15 goals, but attack with 20 goals. Últimos five: three draws, one victory and defeat, focusing on recovery. Empate 0-0 with Vélez on November 20 preserved partial unbeaten status.
- Last five of Racing: 1-0 Newell’s (V), 2-0 Central Córdoba (V), 1-1 Defensa y Justicia (E), 3-1
- Recent River: 0-0 Vélez (E), 2-1 Gimnasia (V), 1-2 Talleres (D), 3-0
- Racing goals in the five: nine, with an emphasis on defensive efficiency.
- River scores in four of the last five, but concedes in three.
Results highlight the solidity of Racing in Avellaneda and the resilience of River in draws. Costas exploits set pieces; Gallardo, lateral infiltrations.
Where to watch live on Brasil
Fans at Brasil follow the classic on multiple channels. Disney+ broadcasts in HD streaming from 7:15 pm, with narration in Portuguese and tactical analysis. ESPN 4 airs on pay TV, channel 61 on Sky and 36 on Claro TV, including replays.
Applications like Bet365 offer streaming for registered users, integrating real-time odds. Sofascore provides live updates with stats like xG and ball possession.
- Disney+: Plano basic R$33.99/month, access via app or web.
- ESPN 4: Disponível on operators such as Vivo and Net, app for mobile devices.
- Extra options: Liga’s YouTube for post-game summaries.
- Time: 22:15 UTC, or 19:15 BRT confirmed.
- Accessibility: VPN for regional content, but official channels prioritized.
Complete coverage includes pre-game interviews and post-game reactions from coaches.
Top scorers and individual highlights
Adrián Martínez leads Racing with 10 goals this season, 45% conversion rate, threatening with shots. Germán Conechny adds mobility, with three recent assists. Santiago Solari contributes with four goals, exploring the flanks.
River projects Borja with five in Clausura, strong in aerial duels (60% won). Nacho Fernández orchestra with 14 assists and a rating of 7.2 in Sofascore. Quintero creates 40% of chances, specialist in medium distances.
- Martinez vs. Borja: Pivô in attack, Borja superior in headings.
- Fernández: Passes decisive in 70% of away games.
- Conechny: Velocidade for counterattacks, two goals in the last three.
- Solari: Nota 7.5 at home, natural finisher.
- Defensive: Cambeses with 79% defense; Armani likely with six clean sheets.
Highlights define the duel: Martínez aims for a historic hat-trick against River.
Logistics and atmosphere at the stadium
The forecast for Avellaneda points to 24°C at dusk, clear skies with a 10% chance of isolated rain. Umidade at 62%, southwest wind at 15 km/h, without interfering with intersections. Condições ideal for fluid football on the Presidente Perón pitch.
Stadium with 55 thousand capacity sells out: attendance at ARS 2,500, attendance at ARS 5,000. Acesso by subway line E or highways, with reinforced security and digital screening.
- Temperature at whistle: 22°C, comfortable for athletes.
- Moderate humidity: 62%, no extra fatigue.
- Light wind: 15 km/h, influencing minimal corners.
- Audience: estimated 52 thousand, record for octaves.
Measures include a ban on pyrotechnics and a limit of 3,000 visitors, preventing incidents.
Guesses and curious elements
Experts see a draw in 32% of the simulations, with Racing winning in 35% for command. Odds: 2.95 for equality, 2.55 River. Ambas scores in 58% of H2H, predicting 1-1 or 2-1.
Curiosities: Racing undefeated at home in playoffs since 2010 against River; Millonarios advances 70% in octaves. Tello scores 0.39 average penalties, favoring technical games.
- Prediction: Racing 2-1 River, goal from Martínez in the second half.
- Over 2.5: 52% chance, by offensive averages.
- First half: partial Empate in 40% of classics.
- Fact: Último 0-0 in 2022 decided on penalties, River winner.
Votes for Sofascore give 51% to Racing, raising hype.
