The Last Train for The Millionaire: River Faces Vélez
By Bautista Gradin
Updated on 10/17/2024 – 10:39am ART
So, here we are, folks! River Plate is shaking off that FIFA-induced slumber with all the enthusiasm of someone waking up to an alarm at 6 AM on a Monday after the best weekend of their life. They’ve got a bit of a mountain to climb—an 11-point gap between them and Vélez, who has been galloping through the league like it’s a Sunday stroll in the park. Can you imagine? Vélez has picked up the pace, winning eight out of their last ten matches! They must have a secret stash of performance-enhancing pies or something!
El Millonario‘s Daring Strategies
Now, I don’t want to alarm anyone, but River’s coming into this match with a *majority of substitutes*. It’s like sending a pack of cats into a dog show—very brave, perhaps a little reckless! But they’re making this their last hurrah—last chance saloon, if you will—trying to cling onto the hope of climbing back into serious contention in the Professional League. If they don’t get these three points, they might as well pack their bags and find a nice beach to relax for the rest of the season!
Match Details: When and Where
We’re set for a showdown on Friday at 9 PM at the Monumental, with referee Yael Falcón Pérez officiating, which is nice because let’s be honest, he’s going to need to earn his paycheck with how hot this match is expected to be!
Match Broadcast
You can catch this electrifying encounter on TNT Sports—because who doesn’t want to watch dramatic chaos from the comfort of their own sofa? If you’re in different parts of Latin America, no worries! Here’s your global viewing guide:
- Argentina: 9 PM
- Brazil: 9 PM
- Chile: 9 PM
- Colombia: 7 PM
- Ecuador: 7 PM
- Mexico: 6 PM
- Peru: 6 PM
What to Expect from River’s Line-up
Here’s the million-dollar question: Who’s playing? Well, here’s the lineup that Gallardo is likely to trot out. Let’s break this down – they’ve got Franco Armani, the goalkeeping maestro; and defenders like Milton Casco and Enzo Díaz hoping to keep things tidy at the back. Midfielders Nicolás Fonseca, Matías Kranewitter, and Rodrigo Villagra will try to weave their magic, while up front, they’ll be counting on the likes of Michael Borja and maybe even Adam Bareiro—whose names, I can tell you, sound more like a law firm than a striking duo!
The Takeaway
This is more than just another match, dear readers; it’s pivotal! A slip-up, and it could spell the end of River’s campaign dreams. Will they rise to the occasion, or will they crash and burn like a romantic dinner gone wrong? Tune in and find out!
El Millonario receives Fortín with a majority of substitutes in what could be River’s last chance in the Professional League.
Updated on 10/17/2024 – 10:39am ART
Photo: River Press.
After the break for the FIFA date and eleven days where River took the opportunity to recover some of its players, the Millionaire returns to play for the Professional League and against none other than the leader, Vélez. The Greatest, with a majority of substitutes to receive Fortín, will play the last chips against the leader to fight for the top positions.
With eleven points of distance between one team and the other, and after the draw against Platense, it could be said that it is River’s last train if it wants to compete in the Professional League. With the advantage of a direct duel, Three points for Núñez’s team would mean closing the gap with a Vélez team that has won eight of the last ten games.
When and at what time do River vs. play? Vélez for the Professional League 2024
River and Vélez will meet on Friday from 9 p.m. at the Monumental with arbitration by Yael Falcón Pérez for date 18 of the Professional League. The match is at the beginning of the weekend since on Tuesday, Millonario will play the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals against Atlético Mineiro.
Schedules by country
Argentina: 9 p.m.
Brazil: 9 p.m.
Chile: 9 p.m.
Colombia: 7pm
Ecuador: 7pm
Mexico: 6pm
Peru: 6pm
How to watch live and what TV channel is on River vs. Velez
The match between Millonario and Fortín will be televised by the signal TNT Sports. In addition, you can follow the match minute by minute through The Millionaire Page.
Cablevision Flow: TNT Sports (canal 124)
Telecenter: TNT Sports (canal 112)
DirecTV: TNT Sports (canal 603)
The probable formation of River vs. Velez
Franco Armani; Milton CascoLeandro Gonzalez PirezFederico Gattoni or Ramiro Funes MoriEnzo Díaz; Nicolás Fonseca, Matías Kranewitter and Rodrigo VillagraManuel What is it?; Franco Mastantuono; Pablo Solari or Facundo Collidio and Michael Borja and Adam Bareiro.
