Overview

• Juan Carlos Portillo was sent off on a second yellow late in the first half, and Central capitalized to win at the Gigante de Arroyito.
• Miguel Borja opened the scoring for River after a precise through ball from Juanfer Quintero before Central equalized through Ibarra.
• Malcorra struck the winner with a powerful shot from outside the box, capping a night in which Ángel Di María was the standout creator.
• River has dropped three straight in the Clausura and five of its last six official matches, slipping to third in the annual table behind Central and Boca.
• Marcelo Gallardo defended his players after the defeat as River braces for its next match with eight internationals unavailable and Portillo suspended.