[1][2] On June 30, Enrique Bologna signed a contract with River Plate after quitting Gimnasia y Esgrima.

[7] On September 28, River Plate presented a new kit (the fourth released in 2016), featuring black as main color, with diagonal red and white stripes.

[8][9] 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.

[10] A total of 16 teams competed in the final stages to decide the champions of the 2017 Copa Libertadores.