Overview
- Gonzalo Montiel converted a second-half penalty after a foul on Tomás Galván to secure the result.
- New signings Fausto Vera and Matías Viña made their first appearances for River Plate.
- Agustín Ruberto earned a late penalty but failed to convert, leaving the margin at one goal.
- Defender Juan Portillo was sent off near the end for stopping a clear attacking move.
- The Serie Río del Plata match was played at Gran Parque Central in Montevideo, a venue closely tied to Marcelo Gallardo's career.