River Plate coach Eduardo Coudet has publicly accepted responsibility for the team’s disappointing elimination from the Copa Argentina following a loss to Aldosivi. Coudet described the team's performance as “a disgrace” ("un papelón") and harshly criticized their showing in the match. He acknowledged the weight of expectation and his role in failing to meet it. Despite speculation, Coudet firmly denied reports that he had planned to exclude 15 players from the squad following the defeat. This clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny of the team’s performance and future direction. The coach’s statement aims to quell internal unrest and demonstrate leadership in a challenging moment for the club. He is expected to address further strategies for improvement in upcoming matches.