Independ. Rivadavia represents Mendoza in Argentina’s professional football landscape, carrying a century-long identity shaped by deep blue colours, provincial pride and a strong home tradition. The club’s profile brings together its established name, historic roots, current competitive setting and the atmosphere surrounding Estadio Bautista Gargantini. It is a distinctive Cuyo institution whose story connects civic belonging with the demands of modern Argentine football, from regional prominence to its place in the national game.
Independ. Rivadavia Upcoming matches by league
Liga Profesional Argentina
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- Clausura - 10
Barracas Central
Independ. Rivadavia
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- Clausura - 11
Independ. RivadaviaNo H2HGimnasia L.P.
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- Clausura - 12
Rosario CentralNo H2HIndepend. Rivadavia
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- Clausura - 13
Independ. RivadaviaNo H2HTigre
Copa Argentina
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- Quarter-finals
Independ. Rivadavia
Atletico Tucuman
Independ. Rivadavia Last matches by league
Liga Profesional Argentina
Copa Argentina
CONMEBOL Libertadores
Independ. Rivadavia Team Roster
The recorded 27-player squad is balanced across nine midfielders, nine defenders, six attackers and three goalkeepers. Midfield options include M. Fernández, J. Florentín, L. Sequeira and T. Bottari, while the defensive group features A. Vigo, J. Elordi, A. Osella and S. Studer. The listed attacking group includes A. Arce, L. Díaz, M. Salas and V. Ramis. Goalkeeping cover comes from Nicolás Bolcato, R. Macagno and Emmanuel Gómez. This gives the team representation across all four principal playing groups and highlights a roster with options in every line.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Leonard Richard Costa Martínez
Juan Manuel Elordi
Alejo Osella
Luciano Luis Rómulo Gómez
Alex Vigo Gamaliel
Ezequiel Augusto Bonifacio
Iván Emilio Villalba Chamorro
Sheyko Darko Studer
position Midfielder
Tomás Agustín Bottari
Leonel Bucca
Matías Alejandro Fernández
Gonzalo Alejandro Ríos
Alessandro Riep Klekoc
José Ignacio Florentín Bobadilla
Diego Hernán Crego Mayans
Kevin Alejandro Vázquez
Stéfano Nahuel Moreyra
Fabrizio Sartori Prieto
Luis Alberto Sequeira
position Attacker
Victorio Gabriel Ramis
Alex Adrián Arce Barrios
Maximiliano Nahuel Salas
Rodrigo Uriel Atencio
Luis Ángel Díaz Cuesta
Last Independ. Rivadavia Coachs
Alfredo Berti is the latest recorded and current head coach, following his return on August 1, 2024. The Argentine manager’s present spell is the newest entry in the coaching timeline. Martín Cicotello preceded him from March to August 2024, while Federico Arias held the position during February 2024. Rodolfo De Paoli’s tenure ran from November 2023 to February 2024, and Berti also led the side from April to November 2023. The sequence shows a period of managerial change before Berti’s latest appointment.
Alfredo Jesús Berti
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Jesús Berti | Argentina | 1 August 2024 | |
| Martín Leonel Cicotello | Argentina | 1 March 2024 | 1 August 2024 |
| Federico Arias | Argentina | 1 February 2024 | 1 March 2024 |
| Rodolfo Jorge De Paoli | Argentina | 1 November 2023 | 1 February 2024 |
| Alfredo Jesús Berti | Argentina | 1 April 2023 | 1 November 2023 |
| Ever Adriano Demaldé | Argentina | 1 November 2022 | 1 April 2023 |
| Gabriel Alejandro Gómez | Argentina | 1 March 2021 | 1 November 2022 |
| Marcelo Straccia | Argentina | 1 July 2020 | 1 March 2021 |
| Matías Minich | Argentina | 1 November 2019 | 1 July 2020 |
| Luciano Ariel Theiler | Argentina | 1 June 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Gabriel Alejandro Gómez | Argentina | 1 March 2018 | 1 May 2019 |
| Pablo Daniel De Muner | Argentina | 1 November 2017 | 1 March 2018 |
| José Santos Romero | Argentina | 1 August 2017 | 1 November 2017 |
| Alfredo Jesús Berti | Argentina | 1 April 2017 | 1 August 2017 |
| Martín Mauricio Astudillo | Argentina | 1 May 2016 | 1 April 2017 |
| Daniel Óscar Garnero | Argentina | 1 October 2014 | 1 May 2015 |
| Ricardo José Rodríguez | Argentina | 25 June 2014 | 7 October 2014 |
| Fernando Andrés Gamboa | Argentina | 1 December 2012 | 1 April 2013 |
Independ. Rivadavia Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mix of transfers, loans, free-agent agreements and a loan return. A. Vigo joined from Talleres Cordoba on August 7, while M. Salas arrived on loan from River Plate a day earlier. L. Díaz came from Envigado on a transfer on August 1, and I. Valdez returned from loan from Nacional Asuncion on June 29. Earlier additions included loans for L. Sequeira, A. Riep, R. Atencio, K. Vázquez, N. Arena, J. Elordi and R. Macagno, alongside free-agent arrivals such as J. Florentín, D. Crego and S. Moreyra. These entries represent a selection of recent arrivals rather than the club’s complete intake.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Vigo |
Talleres Cordoba
|
- | 7 August 2026 |
| M. Salas |
River Plate
|
Loan | 6 August 2026 |
| L. Díaz |
Envigado
|
Transfer | 1 August 2026 |
| I. Valdez |
Nacional Asuncion
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Sequeira |
Talleres Cordoba
|
Loan | 26 January 2026 |
| A. Riep |
A. Italiano
|
Loan | 23 January 2026 |
| K. Vázquez |
Velez Sarsfield
|
Loan | 19 January 2026 |
| B. DadÃn |
River Plate
|
Loan | 19 January 2026 |
| R. Atencio |
Sport Recife
|
Loan | 19 January 2026 |
| N. Arena |
Macara
|
Loan | 16 January 2026 |
| J. Florentín |
Central Cordoba de Santiago
|
Free agent | 13 January 2026 |
| Emmanuel Gómez |
Alvarado
|
Loan | 13 January 2026 |
| M. Fernández |
Excursionistas
|
Transfer | 13 January 2026 |
| A. Osella |
Deportivo Armenio
|
- | 13 January 2026 |
| J. Elordi |
Racing Club
|
Loan | 13 January 2026 |
The selected departures recorded include both temporary moves and exits from the squad. T. Muro went to Sportivo Luqueno on loan on July 26, while S. Villa transferred to Boca Juniors on July 16. N. Arena returned to Macara from loan on June 29, and D. Tonetto’s move to Fundacion Amigos was recorded as an end-of-career departure. Earlier free-agent exits included S. Muñoz, M. Cardillo, T. Ortega, M. Valenti and L. Rodríguez. Several other entries were returns to parent clubs, including L. Gómez to Argentinos JRS and E. Centurión to River Plate. These entries represent a selection of recent departures rather than the club’s complete outflow.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Suárez |
Sportivo Ameliano
|
Loan | 13 August 2026 |
| T. Muro |
Sportivo Luqueno
|
Loan | 26 July 2026 |
| S. Villa |
Boca Juniors
|
Transfer | 16 July 2026 |
| S. Villa |
Boca Juniors
|
Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
| N. Arena |
Macara
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| B. DadÃn |
River Plate
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Tonetto |
Fundacion Amigos
|
End of career | 9 March 2026 |
| S. Muñoz |
Al Ahli Tripoli
|
Free agent | 12 February 2026 |
| M. Cardillo |
San Lorenzo
|
Free agent | 25 January 2026 |
| T. Ortega |
Quilmes
|
Free agent | 20 January 2026 |
| M. Peinipil |
Colon Santa Fe
|
Loan | 16 January 2026 |
| L. Rodríguez |
San Martin Tucuman
|
Free agent | 13 January 2026 |
| M. Valenti |
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
|
Free agent | 13 January 2026 |
| G. Marinelli |
Quilmes
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| N. Retamar |
Ferro Carril Oeste
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement around Independ. Rivadavia reflects a busy, varied cycle rather than one single type of transaction. Arrivals include transfers, free-agent agreements, loans and a return from loan, with activity involving clubs from Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, Brazil, Ecuador and Greece. Departures in the same period include a transfer to Boca Juniors, a loan to Sportivo Luqueno, free-agent exits, returns to parent clubs and an end-of-career entry. The listed arrivals also correspond with many players in the latest 27-player squad, including A. Vigo, L. Díaz, M. Salas, L. Sequeira, A. Riep, R. Atencio, K. Vázquez, J. Elordi and R. Macagno. Because the listed movements are a selection rather than a complete history, they show the range and timing of change without establishing a complete intake or departure count.
Leagues Independ. Rivadavia has participated in
The latest competition record for Independ. Rivadavia includes Liga Profesional Argentina and Copa Argentina through 2025. The league record begins in 2024, while the cup record reaches back to 2017. Copa de la Liga Profesional appears for 2024 only and is historical in this profile, as are the 2023-2024 club friendlies. Primera Nacional forms the earlier league chapter, with recorded participation from 2011 through 2023. Together, these entries trace the club’s progression from Primera Nacional into Liga Profesional Argentina alongside national-cup involvement.
More about Independ. Rivadavia
Club Sportivo Independiente Rivadavia, commonly known as Independiente Rivadavia, is a Mendoza institution founded in 1913. Its history is linked to the unification of Club Atlético Independiente and Club Sportivo Rivadavia, a union associated with the leadership of Bautista Gargantini. That origin helped establish the club as a long-standing representative of Mendoza and the wider Cuyo region within Argentine football. The club’s visual identity is centred on deep blue and white. Earlier colours are associated with an Italian flag-inspired tricolour, while the modern palette gives Independiente Rivadavia a distinctive place in Mendoza’s sporting culture. The blue shield, club initials and civic references reinforce a sense of local belonging, and the supporters’ identity is closely tied to provincial pride and continuity across generations. Home matches are played at Estadio Bautista Gargantini, located inside General San Martín Park. The ground is associated with a strong match-day atmosphere and a fierce provincial home presence. Its setting within one of Mendoza’s best-known public parks gives the stadium an unusual connection with the city, while its approximate capacity of 24,000 places it among the notable football venues in the region. Independiente Rivadavia operates as a civil association with member-driven governance, rooted in community leadership. That structure reflects the traditional social role of Argentine football clubs, where institutional memory, supporters and local leadership shape the organisation beyond match results. On the field, the club represents Mendoza in the national system, with recorded participation in Primera Nacional before its arrival in Liga Profesional Argentina. Copa Argentina provides an additional domestic stage, linking the club’s regional identity with the broader Argentine football ecosystem. Its profile combines historic continuity, a recognisable home, deep-blue tradition and an established place in the country’s professional game.
Last matches statistics for Independ. Rivadavia
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sarmiento Junin
2 - 1
Independ. Rivadavia
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7 / 19 |
|
83 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
|
Independ. Rivadavia
2 - 1
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
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3 / 19 |
|
82 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
|
Fluminense
0 - 0
Independ. Rivadavia
|
3 / 11 |
|
67 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
|
Belgrano Cordoba
2 - 0
Independ. Rivadavia
|
0 / 0 |
|
100 | 0 | - | |
|
Independ. Rivadavia
1 - 1
Fluminense
|
3 / 13 |
|
80 | 18 | 3 | 3 |
|
Independiente
0 - 0
Independ. Rivadavia
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Aldosivi
0 - 2
Independ. Rivadavia
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Independ. Rivadavia
3 - 1
Racing Club
|
7 / 15 |
|
0% | 13 | 2 | 3 |
|
River Plate
3 - 1
Independ. Rivadavia
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5 / 10 |
|
72 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
|
Independ. Rivadavia
4 - 3
Aldosivi
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8 / 15 |
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0% | 13 | 3 | 6 |
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Independ. Rivadavia vs Aldosivi
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493131
River Plate vs Independ. Rivadavia
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493117
Independ. Rivadavia vs Fluminense
CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 - 1547770
Belgrano Cordoba vs Independ. Rivadavia
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493064
Independ. Rivadavia vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493055
Sarmiento Junin vs Independ. Rivadavia
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 - 1493045
2025
1st shirt
2025
2nd shirt