Overview

• Atlético Tucumán won 2-0 at the Estadio Monumental José Fierro with goals from Clever Ferreira and Leandro Díaz.
• River fielded a side loaded with substitutes as Marcelo Gallardo rested regulars with the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal return in mind.
• Leandro Díaz sealed the result from the spot after a penalty conceded by Sebastián Boselli in the second half.
• Gallardo acknowledged the poor display, saying the team was not good individually or collectively in a difficult match.
• The defeat followed a loss to Palmeiras, giving River two losses in three days, while social media reactions skewered the performance and highlighted youth debuts for Agustín de la Cuesta and Thiago Acosta.