After a 2-1 victory against Huracán, River Plate is set to play again soon, with their next match scheduled for Sunday at 19:45 against Sarmiento de Junín. This match will take place at the Monumental Stadium and will be part of the 11th round of Group B in the 2026 Apertura Tournament. It is also notable as the debut of Eduardo 'Chacho' Coudet as the team’s head coach following the departure of the long-serving Marcelo Gallardo.

Coudet's appointment comes during a critical time for River Plate as they aim to assert themselves in the tournament. His first game in charge will be crucial, particularly because of the expectations that come with managing a high-profile team like River. Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching to see how his coaching style and strategies impact the team's performance against Sarmiento.

As River enters this match with momentum from their last victory, the outcome could significantly influence their standings in the Apertura Tournament. Both the players and the coaching staff are under pressure to maintain positive results, especially in the wake of a coaching change which often brings with it both challenges and opportunities to re-energize the team.