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The 2001-02 season is River Plate's 72nd season in the Argentine Primera División. The season was split into two tournaments (format adopted since 1990-91 season) Apertura (Opening) 2001 (from August to December 2001), and Clausura (Closing) 2002 (from February to May 2002).
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The club's kit was provided by Adidas, and the sponsor was Quilmes beer until December 2001, and Budweiser beer since March 2002.
Season review
See also 2001-02 Argentine Primera División
After finishing both tournaments of 2000-01 season(Apertura 2000 and Clausura 2001) in second place, River Plate joined eight players to the squad (five before the start of the Apertura tournament and three before the start of Clausura). This season also marked the return of Ramón Díaz as Coach, after he had left in January 2000.
After finishing vice-champions of Racing Club, in the first half of the season, River Plate won the Clausura Championship, qualifying for the 2002 Copa Sudamericana and 2003 Copa Libertadores.
Copa Mercosur 2001
Main Article 2001 Copa Mercosur
Group E
At the 2001 Copa Mercosur, River Plate was eliminated in the group stage.
Copa Libertadores 2002
Main Article 2002 Copa Libertadores
Round of 16
At the 2002 Copa Libertadores, River Plate was eliminated in the Round of 16.