El Xeneize (W4 D2 L1) return home in high spirits after a massive road win over lifelong rivals River Plate at the Monumental, something they haven’t done since 2017. Will Sebastian Battaglia‘s side make it three wins in a row?

The visitors, on the other hand,are in a tough spot with only seven points from seven games (W1 D4 L2). Leonardo Madelon‘s men have gone five games without victory, including a Copa Argentina elimination at the hands of second-tier side Chaco For Ever.

Boca Juniors vs Arsenal: Date

Boca Juniors and Arsenal de Sarandi will face each other on Saturday, April 2 at the iconic La Bomboneraon Matchday 8 of the Argentine 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional.

Boca Juniors vs Arsenal: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM

TV channel in the US to watchBoca Juniors vs Arsenal

The game to be played between Boca Juniors and Arsenal on Matchday 8of the 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesionalwill be broadcast in the US on Paramount+ (free trial). Other options: TyC Sports Internacional and Fanatiz.

The Halcon got off to a fantastic start to the competition, claiming 14 points from seven games. Sebastian Beccacece‘s men may have failed to beat Arsenal de Sarandi last time out but they are riding on a six-game unbeaten run, overcoming a road defeat to Newell’s Old Boys in the first matchday.

On the other hand, River Plate will try to get back to winning ways after a painful defeat to lifelong rivals Boca Juniors at the Monumental. Marcelo Gallardo‘s boys are in fourth place, one point shy of Defensa. Will they pick up all three points?

Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate: Date

Defensa y Justicia and River Plate will face off on Saturday, April 2 at Estadio Norberto Tomaghello on Matchday 8 of the Argentine 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional.

Defensa y Justicia vs River Plate: Time by State in the US

ET: 6 PM
CT: 5 PM
MT: 4 PM
PT: 3 PM

TV channel in the US forDefensa y Justicia vs River Plate

The game to be played between Defensa y Justicia and River Plate on Matchday 8 of the Argentine 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional will be broadcast in the US on Paramount+ (free trial). Other options: TyC Sports Internacional and Fanatiz.

El Millonario will host the arch-rivals for the second straight year, having won in 2021 their first league derby at home in more than a decade. On the other hand, El Xeneize will try to endtheir own negative streakat the opponent’s territory.

Both teams will take center stagethis weekend at the iconic Estadio Monumental, whereBoca will not play withtheirtraditionalhome jersey for the first time in an official Superclasico. Will the yellow kitbring them good luck this time?

River Plate lineup

Longtime River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo has already confirmed the starting eleven in a press conference. There are no surprises in the Millonario lineup, headlined byManchester City signing Julian Alvarez up front.

River Plate starting XI:Franco Armani; Robert Rojas, Paulo Diaz, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Milton Casco; Enzo Perez, Enzo Fernandez; Santiago Simon, Nicolas De La Cruz, Esequiel Barco; Julian Álvarez.

Boca Juniors lineup

El Xeneize will be lead by Dario Benedetto as their No. 9, while youngsters like Cristian Medina and Aaron Molinas could also start. Besides, Carlos Zambrano would replace Carlos Izquierdoz in defense due to the latter’s injury.

Boca Juniors startings XI:Agustin Rossi; Luis Advincula, Carlos Zambrano, Marcos Rojo, Frank Fabra; Cristian Medina, Guillermo ‘Pol’ Fernandez, Juan Ramirez; Aaron Molinas; Sebastian Villa,Dario Benedetto.

Marcelo Gallardo‘s side had the upper hand over Sebastian Battaglia‘s men last time they met. In 2021, El Millonario claimed a huge home winover the lifelong rivals as fans returned to Estadio Monumental for the first time since the pandemic outbreak.

It’s been a while since then and the stadium is expected to be at full capacity again for this thrilling game. Ticketsweresold out in just a few hours, something that suggests whatkind of atmosphere we’ll have for the upcoming Superclasico.

How many fans are attending the Monumental to watchSuperclasico River Plate vs Boca Juniors?

Over 70,000 fans are expected to support River Plate when they take on Boca Juniors this weekend. It didn’t take long for the diehard Millonario fans to secure their seats and the Superclasico will be played at a packed Monumental.

Considering that the capacity of the Estadio Monumental is 72,054 spectators, that’s the number of attendeesthat are expected to watch the Superclasico. Will the home crowd have an influence in the result?

Last time they met last year, El Millonario had the upper hand thanks to a Julian Alvarez brace that gave Marcelo Gallardo his first league win at home against the rivals. It took 11 years for River to beat Boca at the Monumental in a league affair.

However, Sebastian Battaglia‘s side will try to end a streak of its own this weekend. The surprising thing, though, is that Boca will not play with their traditional home jersey. Instead, they will use the alternative yellowkit.

Why doBoca Juniors play against River Plate with yellow jersey instead of the home shirt?

For the first time in the history of this derby, one of the teams is not playing with its home jersey. While River Plate will use their iconic shirt with the red stripe, the visitors will set foot at the Monumental with an unconventional jersey.

Boca Juniors are using a yellow jersey in the Superclasico against River Plate because the club’s soccer board has decided so. There is not a clear reason behind this decision, but it is believed that it could have to do with one of these things:

1. First, many claim that the board believes this shirt brings good luck. Last weekend, Boca used this kit for the first time and theybeat Estudiantes. Over the last few years, Boca have struggled to beat River, so this could be a move to end the curse and win at the Monumental after nearly five years.
2. However, for others this is just a marketing move to promote this alternative kit. If Boca eventually win the Superclasico with the yellow shirt, it can lead to a fantastic increase in sales.
3. Meanwhile, there’s a more far-fetched theory that a shaman has predicted that Boca Juniors would win the derby if they used the yellow kit.

Marcelo Gallardo‘s men will welcome the eternal rivals to the Monumental for the second straight year this weekend. In 2021, a Julian Alvarez double gave El Millonario the edge on their way to the Liga Profesional championship.

While River may head into this game in high spirits, Boca arrive at this clash in a tougher spot. Sebastian Battaglia‘s boys notonlywant to redeem themselves from last year’s defeat but they also aim to end a winless streak at the opponent’s home.

When was the last time Boca Juniorswon a Superclasico against River Plate atthe Monumental?

River Plate got a huge monkey off their shoulders last year by winning their first league derby at home in 11 years. During that time, they were upset on many occasions – but it’s been a while sincethat happened.

The last time Boca Juniors beat River Plate at the Estadio Monumental came in the 2017-18 Superliga on November 5, 2017. Edwin Cardona put the visitors in front with a fantastic free-kick goal before Leonardo Ponzio momentarily put things level. However, Nahitan Nandez quickly put Boca ahead again to secure a 2-1 road win. Nearly five years later, Boca will try to repeat that feat.

Gallardo, who took charge of River at 38 following a successful first managerial experience at Uruguayan giants Nacional, has quickly given his team an attractive style of play and went on to win continental and domestic titles.

But besides all the trophies he delivered, Gallardo has restored pride at the Monumental by strengthening River Plate in the Superclasico meetings against Boca, the eternal rivals who have frequently had the upper hand until Gallardo arrived. Let’s take a look athowthe Millonario manager has fared in the derbies.

Superclasico: The record of Marcelo Gallardo asRiver Plate bossagainst Boca Juniors

The 2018 Copa Libertadores triumph will likely stand as the pinnacle of his coaching career at Nuñez, as River Plate took down the arch-rivals in a final for the ages at the Santiago Bernabeu.

However, River grabbedmany memorable wins over Boca Juniors under Gallardo, besides that continental showdown. Overall, Marcelo Gallardo has a winning record as the River Plate boss against Boca: eight victories, 11 draws, and sixdefeats. This recordconsiders official matches across all competitions. But if we break it down into domestic and continental matches, the numbers reflect different results.

Marcelo Gallardos’ record as River Plate coachvs Boca: supremacy in the continental stage

River Plate’s dominance in the Superclasico since Gallardo took over became especially clear in the Conmebol tournaments. Besides the 2018 Libertadores final, El Muñeco got the upper hand over Boca inother occasions.

In his first season in charge, River knocked Boca out of the 2014 Copa Sudamericana semifinals to eventually win their first title under Gallardo. A year later, El Millonario eliminated El Xeneize from the Libertadores round of 16 in a series that didn’t lack in controversy. As inthe previous year, River would also lift the trophy. The 2019 Copa Libertadores semifinals would see River and Boca face each other again and Gallardo’s men advanced this timetoo before they lost to Flamengo. This is Gallardo’s record in the Superclasicos for Conmebol competitions: W5, D2, L1.

Marcelo Gallardo’s record as River coach vs Boca at the domestic level

Things were more even at the domestic level: four wins, eight draws, and fivedefeats. One of those victories, however, came in the 2018 Argentine Supercup months before River beat Boca again in the Libertadores final. Last year, Gallardo won his first league derby at home afterpreviously losing three times at the Monumental. Will he add another victory to his record this weekend?

El Millonario arrive at the derby riding on a six-game unbeaten run across all competitions (W5 D1). Last weekend, Marcelo Gallardo‘s men were ruthless against Gimnasia to claim a comfortable 4-0 home win. Will Riverkeep the momentum going when they host the archrivals?

On the other hand, El Xeneize got back on track on time before the derby but it remains to be seen whether they’re actually ready for it. Last time out, Boca claimed a road win over Estudiantes but manager Sebastian Battaglia is still in a hot seat – and this game could be crucial for his future.

River Plate vs. Boca Juniors: Date of the Superclasico

River Plate and Boca Juniors will face each other on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Estadio Monumental. Last time they met last year, El Millonario emerged victorious at home with a comfortable 2-1 win.

River Plate vs. Boca Juniors: Time by State in the US

ET: 6 PM
CT: 5 PM
MT: 4 PM
PT: 3 PM

TV channel in the US to watch SuperclasicoRiver Plate vs. Boca Juniors

The Argentine Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors on Matchday 7 of the 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional will be broadcast in the US on Paramount+. Other options: TyC Sports Internacional, Fanatiz, PrendeTV.

The hosts got off to a fantastic start to the season as they are in control of Group B with 13 points (W4 D1). Ricardo Zielinski’s men snatched a late draw to Velez Sarsfield last time out to extend their unbeaten streak in the Argentine League Cup. In addition, they defeated Everton of Chile in a Libertadores Qualifier during the week. However, Estudiantes will try to keep momentum going before they meet Gimnasia on Matchday 7, the round of the derbies.

On the other hand, El Xeneize head into this clash under pressure. Boca – who are fifth with 8 points (W2 D2 L1) – lost to Huracan at La Bombonera last weekend, a result that could put Sebastian Battaglia in a hot seat if his team doesn’t get back on track fast. Besides, up next will be lifelong rivals River Plate at the Monumental. Will Boca grab a victory ahead of the Superclasico?

Estudiantes vs. Boca Juniors: Date

Estudiantes and Boca Juniors will face each other on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata. Last time they met last year, El Pincha beat El Xeneize 1-0.

Estudiantes vs. Boca Juniors: Time by State in the US

ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM

How to watch or live stream Estudiantes vs. Boca Juniors in the US

The game to be played between Estudiantes de La Plata and Boca Juniors on Matchday 6 of the Copa de la Liga Profesional 2022 will be broadcast in the US on Paramount+ (free trial). Other option: TyC Sports Internacional, PrendeTV, and Fanatiz.

El Millonario return homein control of Group Afollowing a 1-0 road victory over rivals San Lorenzo last time out. On top of that, Marcelo Gallardo‘s men took care of business in their midweek Copa Argentina game by putting five past fourth-tier side Laferrere. However, River want to record another win before they host archrivals Boca Juniors.

On the other hand, El Lobo have failed to pick up a victory in their last three games (D1 L2). Nestor Gorosito‘s side comes from an eventful 2-2 draw with Argentinos Juniors at home. Will they pull off a shock at the Monumental before they face lifelong rivals Estudiantes?

River Plate vs.Gimnasia: Date

River Plate and Gimnasia de La Plata will face each other on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Estadio Monumental. Last time they met last year, El Lobo held El Millonario to a draw on Matchday 7 of the 2021 Liga Profesional.

River Plate vs.Gimnasia: Time by State in the US

ET: 6:15 PM
CT: 5:15 PM
MT: 4:15 PM
PT: 3:15 PM

How to watch or live stream River Plate vs.Gimnasia in the US

The game to be played between River Plate and Gimnasia de La Plata on Matchday 6of the Copa de la Liga Profesional 2022 will be broadcast in the US on Paramount+ (free trial). Other option: TyC Sports Internacional, PrendeTV, and Fanatiz.

This will be their 24th overall meeting.No surprises here as Boca Juniors are the favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on 15occasionsso far; Club Atletico Huracanhave grabbed a triumph just twice to this day, and the remaining seven games haveended in a draw.

Their most recent duelwas played on September 27, 2021, when theBlue and Gold won with a comfortablefinal result of 3-0away, at theTomas Adolfo DucoStadium inBuenos Airesin the Argentine Liga Profesional 2021. It promises to be an even more exciting clash as they meet for the first time in the 2022Argentine domestic cup.

Boca Juniors vs Huracan: Date

The 2022 Argentine Copa de la Liga Profesional Matchday 5game between Boca Juniors andHuracan will be played on Sunday, February 13, 2022, atEstadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires.

Boca Juniors vs Huracan: Time by State in the US

ET: 5:15 PM
CT: 4:15 PM
MT: 3:15 PM
PT: 2:15PM

TV Channel in the US to watch Boca Juniors vs Huracan in 2022Copa de la Liga Profesional

The game to be played between Boca Juniors and Huracan in Round 5of the ArgentineCopa de la Liga Profesional 2022, will be broadcast on Paramount+ (free trial) in the United States. Another option isPrendeTV.