When Boca Juniors and River Plate meet at La Bombonera on Sunday, Argentina's biggest rivalry will carry far more than the usual bragging rights, pitting one side seeking to turn renewed momentum into a statement win versus another mired in a slump.

River arrive at the Superclasico in their worst form in nearly a century, having suffered four consecutive defeats at home in all competitions, their longest losing streak at the Estadio Monumental since 1926. Five losses in their last six league games have left Marcelo Gallardo's side languishing in sixth place in the Clausura Group B standings, with the coach's future under intense scrutiny despite signing a one-year contract extension on Wednesday.

Their latest home defeat by Gimnasia, coming on the heels of their Argentine Cup exit, drew

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