The lessons of River – Boca: ups and downs of Demichelis and Martínez’s teams

The day after Super classic generates controversy on social networks, bar tables 2.0, even if there are still those who debate on coffee in the round. The players are sincere, but the coaches draw conclusions. The analysis, therefore, has to do with the strengths and weaknesses that each of them has shown in the Monumental. Enhance the positive aspects and correct the negative ones. Lessons that this duel has left to River and Boca in the search for excellence that allows them to gain momentum in the League Cup and international tournaments.

The best and the worst, even in the extremes, can lead to the balance that the two giants of Argentine football need to reach their most competitive version. In this sense we will need to go back to Sunday and break down those intense, balanced and discussed ninety minutes, with more fiber than volume of play.

To begin with, it should be noted that The current situation of River and Boca is far from ideal. Regardless of their position in the standings, the millionaires have added 3 of the last 9 points up for grabs and two of these three matches have been played on their own pitch. The xeneizes are very far from Godoy Cruz, the leader of Zone B, and if the panorama includes the look year after year, the results are very poor. Although the draw may galvanize spirits because they had lost the last two matches against their historic rival, they have won only 7 of their last 31 matches.

What Demichelis should score after the draw with Boca in the Superclásico

The highest points of the river

The individual level was distinguished from collective functioning. In that context, Paolo Diaz He showed his hierarchy once again. For example, one statistic is enough: He averages nearly 50 successful passes per game (85%) and are not sitting with the doorman. When he grabs the spear, the Chilean is in the lead and that’s usually a good starting point. He had an advance, a victory and won up and down against Boca.

Other highlights were Rodrigo Villagra, Claudio Echeverri and Facundo Colidio. The midfielder who arrived from Talleres has shown that the red armband does not weigh on him. In a crucial area of ​​the pitch he moved naturally and without the company of another “5”. El Diablito, just 18, had personality, was clearer and had more clarity than two other talented and more experienced players, Esequiel Barco and Nacho Fernández. The former Tiger was a beacon that shone in the absence of Miguel Borja, the injured “9” who entered the second half. He generated very clear situations and this is one of his biggest deficits, because must be specified. In 7 matches, he scored a brace against Vélez and never again.

“There are positive things like the fact that we haven’t lost yet and that they score very few goals against us,” he said. Martin Demichelis at the press conference. River remains unbeaten and Franco Armani has only conceded three goals, it’s a reality. But those three draws count for little in the club’s history. And the coach, who knows the red and white palate, knows it.

The owner’s attitude is another point of value and offensive research, something that was not negotiated throughout the tournament, not even as a guest. This is why it is the team that has scored the most goals (13, together with Talleres), the one that has generated the most chances (30), the one that has the most ball possession (60.9%) and the one that has taken the most shots on goal. per game (6.6 ).

The negative aspects of River

Aside from its virtues, there is an acceleration that is not always accompanied by precision. River play at an above average speed and this requires good players. If Barco and Nacho are not at their best, the team suffers. And this has happened in the last few games.

The right back is a big problem. Marcelo Herrera and Agustín Sant’Anna are doing better than when they returned. One played on the edge of red and the other was responsible for Boca’s goal.

Demichelis’ changes are under discussion. He explained that Echeverri and Villagra left due to wear and tear. It seemed that he had rushed to let the Devil out, beyond dizziness. Was Rodrigo Aliendro the right one to replace the Chaco man?

In proportion to the number of chances he makes, he is also the one who makes the most mistakes (20). All an indication that you need to calibrate your aim in the last few meters.

What Gigoló Martínez should score after the draw with River in the Superclásico

The best of Boca, after the Superclásico

No one has defined with such certainty what Boca needs, and sometimes they have achieved it in the Superclásico, as Sergio Romero. “I think if we could see a different Boca, not only brave, but who like to play with the ball, it would be spectacular,” the goalkeeper said.

The goal is testimony that Diego Martínez has association footballers capable of developing. Ten touches until Cristian Medina’s definition. She was a typical play of a well-oiled team.

The defense received only 4 goals and Cristian Lema did not need to adapt to lead the central defense in the absence of Marcos Rojo.

Lautaro Blanco is a success for the coach. He asked for it above all, he came from Elche and won the title against Frank Fabra, a favorite of Román. He is very sharp – he said it clearly in goal – and fast.

The midfield chosen with three kids from the lower divisions (Jabes Saralegui, Equi Fernández and Medina) plus Kevin Zenón gave him greater freshness.

Behind River, they are the team with the most ball possession (56.3%) and successful passes per game (353). He is on the podium of the clubs that generate the most chances (19), below Godoy Cruz (20) and the millionaires (30).

The aspects to improve in Boca

There are footballers who are going through a critical moment. This is the case of Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan striker hasn’t scored a goal since October (532 minutes) and didn’t have a shot on target in the Superclásico. Miguel Merentiel scored three goals, but he isn’t at great levels either. To this tandem we must add Darío Benedetto and Luca Langoni. The attackers are not lucid in the area and it can be seen in the attacking team.

In any case, of the 7 goals scored in the League Cup, 4 were scored by the attackers (three from Merentiel, one from Benedetto). No stopped balls.

One characteristic that Boca needs to improve is the change of pace and speed. Sometimes he moves the ball too much. And although he is one of the leaders in the league in ball possession, it doesn’t always translate into aggression.

River and Boca can give much more. It will be up to them to learn from this classic which left a point and several lessons.