River Plate Faces Talleres in Suspenseful Supercopa Internacional Final

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — River Plate and Talleres are currently facing off in the Supercopa Internacional, a highly anticipated matchup on foreign soil. The championship clash, held at La Nueva Olla, marks the culmination of a two-year wait for this title, which pits the winner of the 2023 Trofeo de Campeones against the top team from the annual table, which was River Plate. Talleres now steps in as second-best in pursuit of their first national trophy.

The match commenced at 8 p.m. local time, and as of the latest updates, both teams have yet to score, maintaining a 0-0 draw as they endeavor to open the scoring. Fans can follow live updates on Olé.

In an evenly matched first half, both River and Talleres created opportunities, with the Colombian player nearly scoring with a header saved by Talleres’ goalkeeper, Guido Herrera, just before halftime. Earlier, Federico Navarro nearly struck for Talleres but his shot went over the crossbar.

River’s Sebastián Driussi left the game due to injury, replaced by Facundo Colidio. Earlier, a strong free-kick from Ulises Ortegoza was saved, maintaining the stalemate in this final.

The match also carries significant implications beyond the trophy, with the winner receiving $500,000 as financial incentive. This inaugural Supercopa Internacional final abroad follows the first edition in 2022 that was claimed by Racing against Boca Juniors, creating excitement for what this edition will bring.

Rival teams have uncertain momentum; River aims for their first title under the leadership of coach Marcelo Gallardo after a disappointing recent performance against Estudiantes, while Talleres seeks redemption after a rocky start to their year in local competitions.

Boca Juniors currently holds the record for the most titles in Argentine football, with 74. Should River secure the Supercopa, they will move closer to Boca with their 73rd title.

As both teams gear up for a possible extension and penalty shootout, the spectators in Asunción are primed for an enthralling finale. River Plate fans express determination through social media, while Talleres encourages a fighting spirit as they pursue the long-awaited title.

This superfinal, a vital chapter in Argentine football history, is one that fans won’t want to miss, with the stakes set high for both clubs.