Eduardo Coudet steps down as River Plate coach after Copa Sudamericana elimination
The news was confirmed on Thursday, along with the announcement that Leonardo Ponzio will serve as interim head coach La entrada Eduardo Coudet steps down as River Plate coach after Copa Sudamericana elimination se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
River Plate's head coach Eduardo "Chacho" Coudet announced his departure from the club following their elimination from the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. The news was confirmed at a press conference held at the Monumental Stadium. Coudet cited an unfavorable start to the second half of the season as the reason for his resignation, stating that he would continue to support the team from the outside.
He praised his players, expressing confidence in their ability to win more championships for the club. Following Coudet's exit, Leonardo Ponzio will serve as interim head coach. The departure of Coudet comes after a bitter defeat against Colombia's Independiente Santa Fe, which was decided on penalties 8-7 after a 1-1 aggregate score.
The match was marred by a hostile atmosphere at the Monumental Stadium, leading to the death of a 66-year-old fan, Norberto Claudio Reale, in the ensuing protests.
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