Overview
- Marcelo Gallardo announced he will step down after Thursday’s home game against Banfield following meetings with president Stefano Di Carlo and Enzo Francescoli.
- Reserve-team coach Marcelo Escudero will assume interim charge from Friday, overseeing first-team training and the next fixture.
- River’s leadership is evaluating candidates with Eduardo Coudet the front-runner after initial contact with his representative, while Hernán Crespo and Santiago Solari remain under consideration.
- The exit follows a December extension through 2026 and a severe slump that includes three straight Apertura losses and about 12 defeats in the last 20 matches.
- FIFA has requested security guarantees for World Cup matches in Guadalajara after recent violence, with Mexican authorities pledging reinforced military and police operations.