River gave its players a rest before a key week in the Clausura

After the win in Córdoba, River's coaching staff decided to give the squad a day off to recharge their batteries. The move comes after a demanding run and with an eye on a decisive stretch of the Torneo Clausura.

Relief over the victory is mixed with the need to manage workloads. According to the information available, Leonardo Ponzio chose to pause the group's activity for 24 hours after several games in a row, just before the most delicate part of the championship.

A breather after a packed week

The coaching staff's decision is aimed at organizing the end of preparation with the squad as complete as possible. In that context, the team settled back into the title race after bouncing back with a crucial win over Belgrano in Córdoba, following the draw against Sarmiento in Junín.

In addition to the rest, the focus is also on a few specific names in the squad. Monday's information indicates that Ponzio is waiting for the results of Fausto Vera's tests and is monitoring Marcos Acuña's recovery.

What River are watching in the table

The team's recovery is also affecting its immediate goals. With what it has done in recent matches, River improved its position in the Clausura race and remains in contention both to qualify for the playoffs and to keep adding points in the overall table.

Based on the scenario left by the round, the Millonario:

• improved its position in the overall table;
• finished among the top five in zone B;
• and still has three matches left in the Clausura.

The run of games ahead will be the true measure of the team's moment. After the relief of the win in Córdoba, the squad will have a short break before returning to work with its eyes on what comes next, in a stretch of the tournament where every point matters more and more.

For River, for now, the priority is simple: recover energy, wait for the tests and arrive with as many starters as possible for a week that could shape the end of the championship.