“Miguel Merentiel wins penalty after persistent pressure in the box, Leandro Paredes converts to give Boca the lead against the run of play”
Pivotal“Marcos Acuña and Leandro Paredes both booked in heated confrontation as tensions boil over”
“Multiple players booked in final moments as River's frustration spills over in desperate search for equalizer”
River Plate
Boca Juniors
Outstanding performance
Boca Juniors•MidfielderBoca Juniors pulled off a classic Superclásico smash-and-grab victory at El Monumental, stealing all three points with a first-half penalty despite River Plate dominating proceedings. River controlled 68% possession and created 71 dangerous attacks to Boca's 42, but their failure to convert territorial dominance into clear-cut chances proved costly. Miguel Merentiel's persistence in the box earned the decisive penalty just before halftime, which Leandro Paredes coolly converted. The second half descended into typical derby chaos with eight yellow cards handed out as River desperately searched for an equalizer that never came, leaving them frustrated despite their statistical superiority.
How entertaining was this match?
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Corner awarded to River Plate after Exequiel Zeballos concedes it.
Foul committed by Tomás Belmonte of Boca Juniors.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lautaro Di Lollo from Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Giuliano Galoppo of River Plate.
Corner awarded to River Plate after a concession by Santiago Ascacíbar.
Substitution for River Plate: Ian Subiabre comes on for Lautaro Rivero.
Milton Giménez Yellow CardMilton Giménez of Boca Juniors receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Milton Giménez of Boca Juniors.
Marcos Acuña from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Leandro Brey from Boca Juniors. The assist came from Giuliano Galoppo.
Milton Giménez from Boca Juniors misses a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
Lucas Martínez QuartaYellow CardLucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Lucas Martínez Quarta of River Plate.
Milton Giménez from Boca Juniors wins a free kick on the right wing.
Milton Giménez from Boca Juniors wins a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Milton Giménez comes on for Adam Bareiro.
Aníbal Moreno's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner awarded to River Plate after a concession by Lautaro Di Lollo.
Corner awarded to River Plate after Lautaro Di Lollo concedes.
Maximiliano Salas from River Plate has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's blocked. The attempt was assisted by Marcos Acuña's cross.
Giuliano Galoppo of River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Giuliano Galoppo from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ander Herrera of Boca Juniors.
Aníbal Moreno from River Plate misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Gonzalo Montiel provided the assist.
Foul by Ander Herrera of Boca Juniors.
Aníbal Moreno from River Plate is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Giuliano Galoppo's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Joaquín Freitas provided the assist.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Tomás Belmonte comes on for Tomás Aranda.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Ander Herrera comes on for Leandro Paredes due to an injury.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Adam Bareiro of Boca Juniors.
Foul committed by Maximiliano Salas of River Plate.
Ayrton Costa of Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Boca Juniors: Exequiel Zeballos comes on for Miguel Merentiel.
Tomás Galván from River Plate is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Tomás Galván from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Joaquín Freitas of River Plate.
Marcelo Weigandt wins a free kick for Boca Juniors in the defensive half.
Milton Delgado from Boca Juniors misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Leandro ParedesYellow CardLeandro Paredes from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card.
Marcos AcuñaYellow CardMarcos Acuña from River Plate receives a yellow card.
Joaquín Freitas of River Plate wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Leandro Paredes of Boca Juniors.
Corner awarded to River Plate after Lautaro Di Lollo concedes.
Corner awarded to River Plate after Lautaro Di Lollo concedes.
Maximiliano Salas of River Plate has a header from the center of the box saved in the top center of the goal by Leandro Brey of Boca Juniors. The assist comes from Aníbal Moreno.
Aníbal Moreno's right-footed shot from over 35 yards is blocked. Facundo Colidio provided the assist.
Substitution for River Plate: Joaquín Freitas comes on for Kendry Páez.
Foul committed by Milton Delgado of Boca Juniors.
Facundo Colidio from River Plate wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ayrton Costa of Boca Juniors is caught offside.
Ayrton Costa of Boca Juniors is caught offside.
Boca Juniors win a corner after Santiago Beltrán concedes.
Miguel Merentiel's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Tomás Galván of River Plate.
Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lautaro Rivero of River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Maximiliano Salas of River Plate.
Ayrton Costa from Boca Juniors is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at River Plate 0, Boca Juniors 1.
Substitution for River Plate: Giuliano Galoppo comes on for Juan Cruz Meza.
First half ends with Boca Juniors leading River Plate 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Goal! Leandro Paredes scores for Boca Juniors with a right-footed shot into the top right corner. The match stands at 0-1.
Boca Juniors win a corner after Lautaro Rivero concedes.
Miguel Merentiel's right-footed shot from the left side of the box for Boca Juniors is blocked.
Attempt missed by Miguel Merentiel from Boca Juniors with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Maximiliano Salas from River Plate misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Lautaro RiveroYellow CardLautaro Rivero of River Plate receives a yellow card for a foul.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Adam Bareiro wins a free kick for Boca Juniors in the defensive half.
Kendry Páez wins a free kick for River Plate on the right wing.
Kendry Páez wins a free kick for River Plate on the right wing.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Juan Cruz Meza from River Plate.
Foul committed by Tomás Aranda of Boca Juniors.
Kendry Páez wins a free kick for River Plate on the right wing.
Foul by Ayrton Costa of Boca Juniors.
Maximiliano Salas of River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Facundo ColidioYellow CardFacundo Colidio of River Plate receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Adam Bareiro wins a free kick for Boca Juniors on the left wing.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors wins a free kick on the left wing.
Corner awarded to River Plate after Lautaro Blanco concedes.
Foul committed by Adam Bareiro of Boca Juniors.
Foul committed by Adam Bareiro of Boca Juniors.
Aníbal Moreno commits a handball for River Plate.
Maximiliano Salas commits a foul for River Plate.
Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Aníbal Moreno of River Plate.
Adam Bareiro from Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Miguel Merentiel of Boca Juniors is caught offside.
Juan Cruz Meza from River Plate misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Substitution for River Plate: Maximiliano Salas comes on for Sebastián Driussi due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sebastián Driussi of River Plate.
Juan Cruz Meza's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Leandro Brey.
Juan Cruz Meza's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Leandro Brey.
Adam BareiroYellow CardAdam Bareiro from Boca Juniors receives a yellow card for a foul.
Marcos Acuña from River Plate wins a free kick on the left wing.
Marcos Acuña from River Plate wins a free kick on the left wing.
Juan Cruz Meza of River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lautaro Blanco of Boca Juniors.
Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sebastián Driussi of River Plate.
Tomás Galván from River Plate wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Leandro Paredes of Boca Juniors.
Marcos Acuña's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Aníbal Moreno provided the assist.
Facundo Colidio from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lautaro Di Lollo of Boca Juniors.
Foul committed by Adam Bareiro of Boca Juniors.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Argentina's biggest rivalry takes center stage as River Plate welcomes Boca Juniors to the Monumental in the legendary Superclásico. Both teams arrive in strong form with River unbeaten in five matches and Boca fresh from Copa Libertadores success.
