The knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores start in August, but for River Plate there is already a win-or-bust feel about their upcoming group games. The bad news is that they sit bottom of group D ahead of matchday four this week. The good news is that their tally of three points leaves them only … Continue reading Libertadores reaches do or die stage
River bag vital 3 points at Banfield
River Plate claimed a significant win away to Banfield on Saturday evening to stay top of the Liga Profesional. With five players away on international duty and five more injured, the game away to 22nd placed Banfield suddenly became a headache. With a much changed team including many youth and veteran players, River set the … Continue reading River bag vital 3 points at Banfield
Fiorentina sign Argentina defender Lucas Martinez Quarta
Negotiations lasted all week between Fiorentina and River Plate, and on Sunday media sources began to confirm that agreement had been reached for Lucas Martinez Quarta to move to Italy for a total of around €12m, including achievable bonuses. His previous club Kimberley, a small team in the coastal city of Mar Del Plata, will … Continue reading Fiorentina sign Argentina defender Lucas Martinez Quarta
Nacho Scocco leaves River Plate
It had been a possibility all year, and a probability in recent weeks. Then on Tuesday night, local journalists started confirming that Nacho Scocco will not renew his contract with the club and leave as a free agent, inevitably returning to Newell’s Old Boys. Scocco finally joined River in June 2017 after the Buenos Aires … Continue reading Nacho Scocco leaves River Plate
River lose Superliga title on final day
River Plate missed a golden chance to be crowned league champions for the first time in six years on Saturday night. They travelled to Atlético Tucuman knowing they needed to win to claim the title. Things started badly however, as it was obvious that Javier Toledo and Leandro Diaz would win the aerial battle against … Continue reading River lose Superliga title on final day
River drop points for first time in 2020
It has been some time since Argentina had a nail-biting title race which boiled down to the final minutes of the final game, but that is what seems to be in store on Saturday March 7th after Boca Juniors moved within one point of leaders River this weekend. The 2017 and 2018 champions won comfortably … Continue reading River drop points for first time in 2020
Estudiantes 0-2 River Plate
River Plate continued their march towards the Argentine Superliga title on Sunday night with a comfortable win in La Plata over Estudiantes. The game started at high intensity. Estudiantes’ front three did a good job of pressing the Millonario back three and deep lying midfielder Enzo Perez. This left River a little bit rushed in … Continue reading Estudiantes 0-2 River Plate
River maintain narrow lead at top
River plate retained their narrow lead at the top of the Argentine Superliga after overcoming Banfield 1-0 on Sunday. The home side named an unchanged lineup as the game started in sweaty conditions. Gonzalo Montiel immediately found space down the right wing in his new advanced position. On 17 minutes, he worked an opening superbly … Continue reading River maintain narrow lead at top
River maintain Superliga lead
River Plate won a tricky game in Santa Fe on Sunday night to move one step closer to a potential league title. El Millonario travelled to the northern province under pressure from rivals Boca. They beat Atletico Tucuman 2-0 on Saturday night to move level on points temporarily. This left River with an obligation to … Continue reading River maintain Superliga lead
River maintain three point lead
River Plate won a complicated match at home to Central Córdoba on Sunday afternoon to keep daylight between themselves and their title rivals. Gallardo named the same XI as the previous week in Mendoza, and the game in theory seemed like it would be a formality for the home side. After just 13 minutes however, … Continue reading River maintain three point lead
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