Huracán vs. River Plate: Coudet’s Debut and a Crucial Match-Up

Huracán vs. River Plate: All Eyes on Coudet’s Debut

The Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol is set to ignite as Huracán hosts River Plate in a highly anticipated showdown at Parque Patricios. This match marks the return of Eduardo ‘Chacho’ Coudet to Argentine football, taking the helm as River’s new manager. The stakes are high as both teams vie for crucial points in the 10th round of the Apertura 2026 tournament.

Coudet’s Return and River’s Ambitions

After successful stints in Brazil and Spain, Coudet is back on Argentine soil with a clear mission: to revitalize River Plate. Currently sitting 9th in Zone B with 11 points, El Millonario needs a win to climb the standings and contend for the championship title. The pressure is on for Coudet to quickly implement his strategies and inspire a winning mentality within the squad.

Huracán’s Challenge

Huracán, nicknamed El Globo, isn’t backing down. They currently hold the 7th position in Zone B with 12 points and are determined to maintain their place among the top eight teams, securing a playoff spot. A victory against River would be a significant boost to their campaign.

Lineups and Key Players

Huracán Starting XI: Hernán Galíndez; Ignacio Campo, Fabio Pereyra, Lucas Carrizo, César Ibáñez; Leonardo Gil, Emmanuel Ojeda, Óscar Romero, Thaiel Peralta; Jordy Caicedo and Alejandro Martínez.

River Plate Starting XI: Santiago Beltrán; Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Lautaro Rivero, Marcos Acuña; Fausto Vera, Aníbal Moreno; Kendry Páez, Tomás Galván, Ian Subiabre; Sebastián Driussi.

Notably, Agustín Ruberto was surprisingly left out of River’s squad for this match, while Juanfer Quintero and Ezequiel Centurión return from injury, providing Coudet with more options.

Where to Watch

The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (local time) at the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports. You can also follow minute-by-minute updates on Olé.

Current Standings and Expectations

River Plate, now under Coudet’s guidance, aims to improve their scoring average of one goal per game and climb the ranks in Zone B. Huracán, led by Diego Martínez, is also averaging one goal per game and comes into the match with a recent victory against Belgrano. This promises to be a thrilling contest between two ambitious teams.

Match Details

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 9:30 PM (local time)
Venue: Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó

This match is more than just a game; it’s the beginning of a new era for River Plate under the leadership of Eduardo Coudet. All eyes will be on the Ducó stadium as these two Argentine giants battle for supremacy.

Source: Clarín