The first matches of the year for Millonario didn't meet the expectations caused by the summer transfer market. The poor performances with few goals, including the negative streak of not scoring in the first halves that was broken against Ciudad de Bolívar, and the penalty shootout loss to Talleres in the International Super Cup raise many doubts about a future that looks challenging for the Núñez team.
Starting Saturday, River will have a streak of eight matches in a month, ending with the classic against Boca, which will be crucial to define their aspirations in the first half of the year.

The break for the FIFA date allowed Marcelo Gallardo to give his players a rest and recover some injured ones. The start of the season didn't have the expected level and added more absences than desired, so the goal is to have most of the squad ready to face a decisive stretch that begins next weekend.









