River vs. Vélez, live for the Clausura tournament: time, TV, and lineups

River Plate and Vélez Sarsfield are set to clash in the Clausura tournament, with the historic rivalry boasting 189 previous encounters, where River has secured 90 wins against Vélez's 51, and 48 matches ended in draws. Their most recent meeting on February 22nd saw Vélez triumph 1-0 with a goal from former River player Manuel Lanzini.

This upcoming match features a significant number of players with ties to both clubs. River Plate's squad includes Nicolás Otamendi, Thiago Almada, Tobías Andrada, Tomás Galván, and Francisco Ortega, all of whom have previously played for Vélez. Conversely, Vélez's lineup features former River players Manuel Lanzini, Rodrigo Aliendro, Elías Gómez, and Emanuel Mammana.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:15 PM local time at El Monumental stadium and will be broadcast on TNT Sports. Fans can also follow the action through cable operator platforms like Flow and DGO, provided they have the necessary subscription. LA NACION will offer live coverage with commentary and highlights of the key moments.

River Plate enters the match with renewed confidence after a recent victory against Argentinos Juniors, following a streak of four consecutive league losses. They also secured a draw in their Copa Sudamericana tie against Independiente Santa Fe. Vélez Sarsfield, meanwhile, is enjoying a strong run of form. A win in this match would place them at the top of Zone A and level with Independiente Rivadavia in the overall standings.