Fútbol Argentino
Nicolás Russo Stood Firm on His Position Over the River-Lanús Date
Lanús president Nicolás Russo responded to the debate over the scheduling of the match against River and left a dig in the middle of the round-of-16 atmosphere in the Torneo Clausura. The date and kick-off time are now on track, but the noise around the clash keeps adding spice.
The clash between River and Lanús in the round of 16 of the Torneo Clausura was already heated by the scheduling debate, and in the last few hours it picked up another strong voice: Nicolás Russo. The Granate president spoke on Doble Amarilla Radio and made his stance clear on the multimillion-dollar request to change the match day, in a scenario that is now on track for the game to go ahead.
Russo's stance on the scheduling
According to what emerged in the last few hours, the dispute over the match date had two clearly defined positions and it was ultimately resolved which one would prevail. In that context, Russo defended the prior discussion in the institutional sphere and pointed directly at River's complaint.
Nicolás Russo, president of Lanús: “It had been discussed in the Committee”.
In addition to backing the number of clubs in the top division, the executive also left a sharp dig ahead of the head-to-head with the Millonario, which will be played at the start of the playoffs.
A noisy clash before the first knockout tie
The reference to the match is no small matter: the duel between River and Lanús is part of the group of eight round-of-16 ties that already have a schedule laid out by the Liga Profesional. According to the confirmed information, the Clausura playoffs will be played between 20 and 25 November, with the Núñez side among the protagonists of that first decisive stretch.
Within that picture, the match between River and Lanús ended up caught up in the discussion over days and times, and the decision was already practically settled in recent hours. The atmosphere, in any case, remains heated around the scheduling and the importance of each venue in this phase of the tournament.
What's next for River
Beyond Russo's dig and the administrative noise, River already has its focus on the round-of-16 debut. The match against Lanús will be its next stop in a Clausura that is entering its most demanding stage, with no margin for error and with the playoff bracket already mapped out.
What's next:
- the final confirmation of the kick-off time for the clash;
- River's preparation for the round-of-16 debut;
- the start of a tie that will decide who stays in the race for the Clausura.
