Vélez Sarsfield v River Plate | Lineball

Vélez Sarsfield v River Plate | Lineball

Match events

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1st half

GoalGoal! Vélez Sarsfield 1, River Plate 0. Manuel Lanzini (Vélez Sarsfield) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matías Pellegrini following a fast break.
6'1–0
18'
Yellow cardPaulo Díaz (River Plate) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
27'
SubstitutionSubstitution, River Plate. Joaquin Freitas replaces Juan Fernando Quintero because of an injury.
SubstitutionSubstitution, Vélez Sarsfield. Álex Verón replaces Matías Pellegrini because of an injury.
34'
Half-time1–0

2nd half

45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, River Plate. Santiago Beltrán replaces Franco Armani because of an injury.
45'
SubstitutionSubstitution, River Plate. Kendry Páez replaces Tomás Galván.
52'
Yellow cardMatías Viña (River Plate) is shown the yellow card for handball.
Yellow cardFlorián Monzón (Vélez Sarsfield) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
64'
SubstitutionSubstitution, Vélez Sarsfield. Braian Romero replaces Florián Monzón.
64'

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News and reaction

Match reportVeteran defender Nicolás Otamendi signs with boyhood club River PlateVeteran defender Nicolás Otamendi has signed a contract with River Plate to return to the Argentine league as a free agent from Benfica.ESPN30 May

Match reportArgentine clubs to strike in response to Tapia travel banProfessional clubs in Argentina have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia.ESPN24 Feb

Match reportRiver Plate expanding iconic Monumental to hold 101,000 fans

Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Monday 23 February 2026
Started: 9:15 am Sydney time
Venue: José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
Competition: Liga Profesional
Officials: Dario Herrera

Form and ladder

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Team lists

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Updated 11 Nov, 9:19 am