How to watch River Plate vs Mexico TODAY; Friendly match broadcast

The River Plate vs Mexico match will be broadcast on TUDN and UniMas on Tuesday, January 21, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT. From the Estadio Monumental, the team led by Marcelo Gallardo will aim to display their dominance in front of their home crowd, while Javier Aguirre will strive to maintain Mexico’s strong international performance and solid form. Learn how both teams are performing, their recent results, and what’s at stake in this intriguing clash.

How Is River Plate Performing?

River Plate has delivered standout performances in recent games, though they’ve also encountered setbacks highlighting areas for improvement. In their most recent friendly, they secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Universidad de Chile, demonstrating offensive capabilities but exposing defensive vulnerabilities. In the Argentine Primera Division, they suffered a 1-0 loss to Racing Club, struggling to create opportunities and lacking sharpness in attack.

Earlier, River showcased their best form with a dominant 4-0 win against Rosario Central, asserting control over the game and seizing key moments. Against San Lorenzo, they played to a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested match with clear opportunities for both sides. Despite inconsistencies, Marcelo Gallardo’s squad continues to show they have the resources to compete against high-level opponents.

Recent River Plate Matches:

• January 17: Universidad de Chile 1-2 River Plate (Friendly)
• December 14: Racing Club 1-0 River Plate (Primera Division)
• December 8: River Plate 4-0 Rosario Central (Primera Division)
• December 4: River Plate 1-1 San Lorenzo (Primera Division)
• November 29: Estudiantes 1-2 River Plate (Primera Division)

How Is Mexico Performing?

Under Javier Aguirre, Mexico is in good form following a 2-0 win against Internacional de Porto Alegre in their most recent friendly. In that match, the Mexican team displayed balance between defense and attack, controlling much of the game and capitalizing on created chances. However, in the CONCACAF Nations League, they suffered an unexpected 2-0 loss to Honduras, with defensive lapses proving costly.

In other recent friendlies, Mexico secured a 2-0 victory against the United States, demonstrating tactical dominance and attacking efficiency. They drew 2-2 with Valencia CF in a match characterized by midfield intensity. A solid 3-0 win over New Zealand reaffirmed their ability to manage matches where they are the favorites.

Recent Mexico Matches:

• January 18: Internacional 0-2 Mexico (Friendly)
• November 19: Mexico 4-0 Honduras (CONCACAF Nations League)
• November 15: Honduras 2-0 Mexico (CONCACAF Nations League)
• October 15: Mexico 2-0 United States (Friendly)
• October 12: Mexico 2-2 Valencia CF (Friendly)

Possible Lineups

River Plate:

• Franco Armani
• Milton Casco
• German Pezzella
• Lucas Martinez Quarta
• Marcos Acuna
• Giuliano Galoppo
• Enzo Perez
• Maximiliano Meza
• Manuel Lanzini
• Facundo Colidio
• Miguel Borja

Mexico:

• Jose Rangel
• Jose Castillo
• Victor Guzman
• Eduardo Aguila
• Jesus Gallardo
• Elias Montiel
• Erik Lira
• David Ramirez
• Efrain Alvarez
• Guillermo Martinez
• Raymundo Fulgencio

Predictions

Odds:

• River Plate: -111
• Draw: +270
• Mexico: +265

Match Details:

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
• Tournament: International Friendly
• Stadium: Estadio Monumental

How to Watch River Plate vs Mexico Live?

• Broadcast: TUDN and UniMas