This season also marked the return of Ramón Díaz as Coach, after he had left in January 2000.

[2] On 9 March 2002, River Plate signed a deal with Budweiser to be the main sponsor of the team kit.

The kit was worn for the first time on 24 March, when River visited Velez Sarsfield.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.