Overview

• Franco Mastantuono scored a stunning free-kick in River Plate’s 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors, opening the scoring in the Superclásico at the Monumental Stadium.
• At 17 years, eight months, and 13 days, Mastantuono became the youngest player to score for River in a Superclásico, surpassing Javier Saviola’s record.
• A resurfaced video from his youth days shows Mastantuono scoring a nearly identical free-kick at age 14, further cementing his reputation for precision and skill.
• River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo praised the goal as “tremendo golazo” and emphasized the importance of nurturing Mastantuono’s development over immediate transfer speculation.
• Veteran teammate Marcos Acuña lauded Mastantuono’s maturity, stating he plays with the composure of a seasoned professional despite his young age.