The Millonario clinched three crucial points after triumphing 4-2 against the Tomba at the Estadio Mas Monumental. The home side opened the scoring with a swift goal from Sebastián Driussi in the 3rd minute, followed by Giuliano Galoppo’s strike in the 19th minute. Driussi made his mark again in the second half, scoring just three minutes after the restart, before Galoppo added another goal in the 50th minute. Agustín Auzmendi managed to net two goals for the visitors, one from the penalty spot, in the 8th and 28th minutes.
Giuliano Galoppo was undoubtedly the standout player of the match. The River Plate midfielder not only scored twice but also completed 30 successful passes, intercepted two balls, and had three attempts on goal.
Another key player for River Plate was Sebastián Driussi, who contributed significantly with two goals, three shots on target, and 20 accurate passes to his teammates.
Coach Marcelo Gallardo fielded a 4-4-2 formation featuring Jeremías Ledesma in goal; a defensive line of Fabricio Bustos, Juan Carlos Portillo, Lautaro Rivero, and Milton Casco; while Ignacio Fernández, Kevin Castaño, Giuliano Galoppo, and Juan Fernando Quintero dominated the midfield. Up front, Driussi partnered with Juan Bautista Dadín.
On the other hand, Godoy Cruz, led by Walter Ribonetto, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Franco Petroli in goal; defenders Lucas Arce, Mateo Mendoza, Juan Escobar, and Juan Segundo Morán; midfield comprising Nicolás Fernández, Vicente Poggi, and Gonzalo Abrego; and a front line featuring Facundo Altamira, Agustín Auzmendi, and Santino Andino.
The match official was Sebastián Zunino.
Looking ahead, River Plate will face Lanús in their next encounter, while Godoy Cruz will host Vélez at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.
Substitutions for River Plate
34’ 1T – Fabricio Bustos was substituted by Marcos Acuña. 45’ 2T – Juan Fernando Quintero left the pitch for Matías Galarza Fonda, and Nicolás Fernández was replaced by Guillermo Fernández. 62’ 2T – Ignacio Fernández was substituted by Juan Cruz Meza. 69’ 2T – Sebastián Driussi stepped off for Gonzalo Martínez, and Juan Bautista Dadín was replaced by Miguel Ángel Borja.
Yellow Cards for River Plate:
42’ 1T – Marcos Acuña (Unsporting behavior), 11’ 2T – Milton Casco (Unsporting behavior), 19’ 2T – Matías Galarza Fonda (Unsporting behavior), and 43’ 2T – Juan Carlos Portillo (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Godoy Cruz
57’ 2T – Vicente Poggi was substituted by Maximiliano González, and Gonzalo Abrego left for Walter Montoya. 68’ 2T – Facundo Altamira was replaced by Misael Sosa. 79’ 2T – Agustín Auzmendi stepped off for Daniel Barrea.
Yellow Cards for Godoy Cruz:
12’ 1T – Juan Segundo Morán (Unsporting behavior), 6’ 2T – Guillermo Fernández (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 32’ 2T – Mateo Mendoza (Unsporting behavior).