River Plate Faces Carabobo in Copa Sudamericana with a Rotated Squad

River Plate travels to Venezuela to face Carabobo in a crucial Copa Sudamericana match. While River leads Group H, the team is not in a calm period, having lost two of their last three domestic matches. Coach Coudet has opted to rest several key starters, fielding a rotated squad for this away fixture. This decision reflects River's focus on the Argentine Apertura tournament, where they are preparing for a playoff against San Lorenzo.

Carabobo, on the other hand, is looking to capitalize on their home advantage. They come into this match after a draw in their domestic league and are eager to perform well in the international competition. The team's objective is to remain competitive in the Copa Sudamericana, with their remaining group stage matches being away fixtures.

The group standings show River Plate at the top with 7 points, followed closely by Carabobo with 6. Bragantino and Blooming trail behind. The outcome of this match could significantly impact the group's final standings, making it a high-stakes encounter for both teams. River's strategy of prioritizing domestic success while managing international commitments will be closely watched.

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We have to go out all together, like a family. The important thing is to win, because that will represent the greatest joy for us. We know what they propose, but we also know what we have as a team and that, individually, each one of us is very good.