Overview
- After the semifinal, Jorgelina Cardoso posted on Instagram to defend Ángel Di María, calling parts of River’s crowd a “pack of poor souls.”
- Di María shared her story and replied with thanks and affection, saying they would chase more dreams together.
- Rosario Central were eliminated by River 1-0 on a penalty at the Monumental, ending their Torneo Apertura run.
- In post-match interviews, Di María called the jeers “football folklore,” questioned the penalty, and cited fatigue and travel problems as his account of what hurt Central.
- With the Apertura over, Central now turn to securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores round of 16.