Nicolás Otamendi confident his team would win all five remaining fixtures

River Plate have renewed their ambitions after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Estudiantes de Río Cuarto at the Monumental. Defender Nicolás Otamendi believes the team must win all five remaining fixtures to strengthen their chances of reaching next season’s Copa Libertadores.

Marcos Acuña settled Saturday’s contest with an early strike in the fifth minute, helping River recover from their previous defeat against Huracán. However, the performance left room for improvement, particularly in the attacking third.

Speaking after the match, Otamendi admitted that the team lacked patience in decisive moments following a three-week break from competitive action. He also stressed the importance of implementing coach Leonardo Ponzio’s tactical ideas and building confidence within the squad.

“Our objective is to win all five remaining games,” Otamendi declared, insisting that representing Argentina’s biggest club brings enormous responsibility and demands maximum commitment in every match.