River Plate managed to put an end to its losing streak with a 2-0 victory over Argentinos Juniors at the Estadio Monumental, in a match for the fifth round of Group B of the 2026 Professional League Clausura Tournament.
After an even start to the match, Gonzalo Montiel opened the scoring late in the first half. This goal ended a 399-minute goal drought for the team coached by Eduardo Coudet. Despite “El Bicho’s” constant attempts to equalize, Ángel Correa sealed the victory with a penalty kick near the end of the match. This long-awaited first victory for “El Millonario” in the championship sparked euphoria among the fans on a day that also featured Thiago Almada’s highly anticipated debut in a River jersey.
The soccer weekend delivered other high-impact results. In the most eye-catching matchup of Saturday’s action, Estudiantes de La Plata showcased its dominance by crushing Gimnasia 4-0 in the latest edition of the La Plata derby. Meanwhile, a Boca Juniors team that had been on the rise could not manage more than a 1-1 draw in its visit to Platense in Vicente López, while San Lorenzo and Newell’s asserted their home-field advantage with important victories.
Below is a summary of the day’s action and the matches that will close out the fifth round later today:
Results
| Date | Matchup | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 14 | Racing 0 – 1 Banfield | Zone B |
| Saturday 15 | Aldosivi 0 – 0 Tigre | Zone B |
| Saturday 15 | San Lorenzo 1 – 0 Unión | Zone A |
| Saturday 15 | Estudiantes 4 – 0 Gimnasia | Interzonal |
| Saturday 15 | Belgrano 2 – 0 Independiente Rivadavia | Zone B |
| Saturday 15 | Newell’s 2 – 0 Riestra | Zone A |
| Saturday 15 | Platense 1 – 1 Boca Juniors | Zone A |
| Sunday 16 | Sarmiento 2 – 0 Huracán | Zone B |
| Sunday 16 | River Plate 2 – 0 Argentinos Juniors | Zone B |
| Sunday 16 | Barracas Central 0 – 1 Rosario Central | Zone B |
| Sunday 16 | Central Córdoba 0 – 1 Instituto | Zone A |
Schedule for Monday, August 17
Weekend Results
| Date | Matchup | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 14 | Racing 0 – 1 Banfield | Zone B |
| Saturday 15 | Aldosivi 0 – 0 Tigre | Zone B |
| Saturday 15 | San Lorenzo 1 – 0 Unión | Zone A |
| Saturday 15 | Estudiantes 4 – 0 Gimnasia | Interzonal |
| Saturday 15 | Belgrano 2 – 0 Independiente Rivadavia | Zone B |
| Saturday 15 | Newell’s 2 – 0 Riestra | Zone A |
| Saturday 15 | Platense 1 – 1 Boca Juniors | Zone A |
| Sunday 16 | Sarmiento 2 – 0 Huracán | Zone B |
| Sunday 16 | River Plate 2 – 0 Argentinos Juniors | Zone B |
| Sunday 16 | Barracas Central 0 – 1 Rosario Central | Zone B |
| Sunday 16 | Central Córdoba 0 – 1 Instituto | Zone A |
Matches scheduled for Monday, August 17
| Local Time | Matchup | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 14:45 | Estudiantes (RC) vs. Atlético Tucumán | Zone B |
| 17:00 | Lanús vs. Independiente | Zone A |
| 19:15 | Vélez Sarsfield vs. Defensa y Justicia | Zone A |
| 21:30 | Gimnasia (M) vs. Talleres | Zone A |
