Video: Oscar Ruggeri stated that the River Plate players are feeling the pressure of the jersey after the debacle in La Boca.

The Superclásico of Argentine football once again delivered much more than just a scoreline. Boca Juniors defeated River Plate 2-0 at La Bombonera with goals from Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel, in a match that once again exposed the weaknesses ofMarcelo Gallardo 's team.

After the match, one of the most authoritative voices in Argentine football, Oscar Ruggeri , did not hesitate to give his verdict with the forcefulness that characterizes him.

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The former River Plate and Argentina national team player launched strong criticisms against the current squad. “ I think the pressure is getting to the River Plate players. Several of them, not all, but many,” the former player bluntly stated, reflecting his discontent with the team's performance in the derby.

But Ruggeri didn't limit himself to the players: he also pointed to Marcelo Gallardo himself as one of the main culprits for the club's current slump. "The great disarray is the responsibility of Gallardo and the players. On the field, they're the ones to blame, and off the field, he is," he asserted, clearly criticizing the team's performance and lack of leadership.

Furthermore, the former defender elaborated on his analysis of the team's lack of character. “In tough times, the players who wear these jerseys stand up and lift others up. But now they're falling apart, and there are no guys to push you forward ,” he remarked, pointing to the absence of role models who inspire a positive attitude.

Ruggeri also mentioned one of the notable absentees from the match, midfielder Enzo Pérez , whom he considered a key figure in the team's identity. "Enzo Pérez's name commands respect from our rivals . When there are clashes and arguments, he and Leandro Paredes are treated equally, but not with the others ," he stated.