Overview
- Marcelo Torres converted a second‑half penalty after VAR confirmed a foul on Bautista Merlini following a cross from Bautista Piedrahita.
- The loss came at the Monumental in the 14th round of the Torneo Clausura, with the match televised on ESPN Premium.
- Supporters unveiled a banner and ovations for Gallardo before kickoff despite recent criticism of the team’s results.
- Gonzalo Montiel was sidelined by a left‑knee ligament sprain, and his status for the upcoming superclásico at the Bombonera remains uncertain.
- River’s recent run includes seven defeats in the last ten matches with exits from the Copa Libertadores and Copa Argentina, as players emphasize qualifying for next year’s Libertadores.