River Plate se impone con autoridad 3-1 frente a Platense en El Monumental
What a night at the Estadio Más Monumental! River Plate delivered a convincing 3-1 victory over Platense in an electric Clausura match that had everything: early goals, passionate celebrations, tactical surprises, and even VAR drama. From the very first minutes, the “Millonarios” showed their intent, and the game quickly turned into a showcase of individual talent and team cohesion.
It took just 6 minutes for River to open the scoring, and it came courtesy of Facundo Colidio, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to put River 1-0 ahead. But Platense didn’t sit back. They responded with a solid push and managed to level the score in the 23rd minute through Ronaldo MartÃnez, who nailed a perfectly placed header off a free kick by Guido Mainero. That goal sparked a more aggressive phase from both teams.
But River struck again before halftime. In the 41st minute, a brilliant collective play—featuring a sequence of rapid touches and smart positioning—ended with Maximiliano Salas finding the back of the net in his debut, setting the scoreboard at 2-1. The celebration was intense, filled with emotion, and rightfully so—it was a big moment for Salas, who had much to prove after recent buzz surrounding his transfer.
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The second half saw River take control, especially after Platense went down to 10 men in the 29th minute when Marcos Portillo was shown a red card after a nasty elbow to Gonzalo Montiel, a call confirmed by VAR. That proved to be the turning point.
From then on, River dominated possession and tempo. The third and final blow came late in the 47th minute when Colombian striker Miguel Borja sealed the win with a calm, composed finish following a sublime assist from Pity MartÃnez. That made it 3-1 and effectively closed the game.
Despite having less possession overall—only 37% compared to Platense’s 63%—River made their moments count. Their passing was sharper (414 accurate passes to Platense’s 182), and their offensive execution was clinical. Both sides picked up three yellow cards, but Platense’s red tilted the balance heavily in River’s favor.
Marcelo Gallardo’s decision to include youngsters like Ian Subiabre and Santiago Lencina paid off. Their energy was crucial in key moments, and they played beyond their years. Meanwhile, Platense’s five-man defense couldn’t contain River’s fluid attack for long.
This result keeps River Plate on track for the Clausura title chase, showing that even in transition, they remain one of the most formidable sides in Argentina. A deserved and exciting win, built on smart tactics, new faces stepping up, and a home crowd that never stopped believing.
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