Overview
- Gonzalo Montiel opened the scoring from a corner and later capped the win with a late goal.
- Giuliano Galoppo struck early in the second half to stretch River’s advantage.
- Marcelo Gallardo covered absences for Lucas Martínez Quarta and Maximiliano Salas by deploying Germán Pezzella and Miguel Borja.
- San Martín de Tucumán remained winless at this stage of the Copa Argentina after falling short again under new coach Mariano Campodónico.
- The victory sends River into the round of 16 against Unión de Santa Fe, with the match to be broadcast on TyC Sports.