Marcello Gallardo usually closely follows the Riserva di River. The most successful manager in club history is always on the lookout for players from the club’s youth divisions. But this cold Saturday, his presence in Ezeiza had other priorities.

El Muñeco attended the match between River and Unión for the reserve championship, at the RiverCamp in Ezeiza, to accompany his son Matías2003 category, who wore the number 10 jersey of the team led by Jonathan La Rosa.

Matías is a talented midfielder, fast and with a good pass, just like his father. Although he has a big difference: he is left-handed. In 2021 he played in Quinta, where he scored three goals in five games; and in Quarto, with nine games and one goal. This year he moved to the Reserve and after overcoming a tear he is again the owner.

After the debut with the victory over Defense and Justice (2-0), the team of La Rosa lost against Atlético Tucumán (1-0) and Colón (2-0), which is why the duel against Unión was important, to be able to return to victory and leave the losing streak behind. It was a 2-0 win and Matías was a key piece.

With his father wrapped up in the stands, Matías Gallardo was the driver of a team that took the lead after two minutes when the Bambola’s son caught the ball in the middle of the field, He moved the ball nearly 30 meters and took a left-footed shot that was covered by the goalkeeper. On the rebound Moreno assisted Panichelli, who opened the scoring.

In a difficult game, River always had the initiative and Matías Gallardo had a good game: he was replaced 40 minutes by ST by Carlos Airala. And towards the end, the locals dismissed the match with a goal from Franco Alfonso who was able to define on the rebound after missing a penalty covered by the goalkeeper.

The Doll left happy for the performance of her son, one of the four she has. There are also Nahuel – on loan to Colón – and Santino, who plays in the Séptima del River. Benjamin is only two years old, but it seems difficult that one of his first toys is not a ball in the colors of the River. The DT of the First -poi- took pictures with the fans, smiled and greeted. This Sunday he will visit the Unión in Santa Fe after a very weak start for his team in the tournament with two draws, one defeat and no goals in favor.