Thursday, 26 February 2026
📍 Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti
River Plate
⚽ 13' - Lucas Martínez Quarta
Assist: Ian Subiabre
Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
The game concludes with River Plate defeating Banfield by a score of 3 to 1.
The second half has concluded with River Plate securing a 3-1 victory over Banfield.
Missed opportunity! Kendry Páez from River Plate took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went just to the left of the goal following a direct free kick.
Tomás Galván from River Plate earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Neyder Moreno commits a foul for Banfield.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a foul by Danilo Arboleda.
Shot attempt denied. Santiago Lencina from River Plate had a left-footed strike from the middle of the area, but it was blocked. The chance was set up by a headed pass from Tomás Galván.
Offside call against Banfield. Rodrigo Auzmendi has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Tomás Adoryán from Banfield receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Giuliano Galoppo from River Plate earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Tomás Adoryán of Banfield.
Tomás Adoryán from Banfield committed a handball.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Tomás Adoryán of Banfield.
Ignacio Pais from Banfield is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Santiago Lencina from River Plate commits a foul.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield receives a yellow card.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate receives a yellow card.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Mauro Méndez commits a foul for Banfield.
Neyder Moreno from Banfield earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Santiago Lencina from River Plate commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Fausto Vera from River Plate took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He was set up by Agustín Ruberto after a quick counterattack.
Missed opportunity! Agustín Ruberto from River Plate took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Santiago Lencina.
A shot was taken but saved. Giuliano Galoppo from River Plate fired a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but Facundo Sanguinetti of Banfield made a save in the bottom right corner. The chance was set up by Santiago Lencina, who provided a header assist.
Substitution for Banfield: Rodrigo Auzmendi comes on to take the place of Tiziano Perrotta.
Facundo González from River Plate commits a foul.
David Zalazar from Banfield earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for River Plate: Santiago Lencina comes on to take the place of Sebastián Driussi.
Substitution for River Plate: Giuliano Galoppo comes on to take the place of Aníbal Moreno.
Ignacio Pais from Banfield is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Kendry Páez from River Plate committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! David Zalazar from Banfield took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, but it goes just wide to the right. He was set up by Tiziano Perrotta's cross.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate.
Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield commits a foul.
Substitution for Banfield: Neyder Moreno comes on to take the place of Lisandro Piñero.
Substitution for Banfield: Nicolás Meriano comes on to take the place of Sergio Vittor.
Offside call against Banfield. Tiziano Perrotta has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Substitution for River Plate: Agustín Ruberto comes on to take the place of Joaquin Freitas.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Joaquin Freitas from River Plate.
Joaquin Freitas from River Plate earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Danilo Arboleda from Banfield commits a foul.
Substitution for River Plate: Kendry Páez comes on to take the place of Ian Subiabre.
Close call! Tomás Adoryán from Banfield took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went just to the right of the goal. He was set up by Lisandro Piñero.
Tomás Adoryán from Banfield has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Fausto Vera of River Plate commits a foul.
A shot from Sebastián Driussi of River Plate is stopped. He fired with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but Facundo Sanguinetti of Banfield makes a great save, catching it in the top center of the goal. The attempt was set up by Joaquin Freitas.
⚽Goal! River Plate leads 3-1 against Banfield. Joaquin Freitas scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Tomás Galván.
The attempt was thwarted. Fausto Vera of River Plate took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. Sebastián Driussi provided the assist.
Substitution for Banfield: David Zalazar comes on for Lautaro Gómez.
Substitution for Banfield: Tomás Adoryán comes on to take the place of Lautaro Villegas.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Ian Subiabre from River Plate took a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but Facundo Sanguinetti of Banfield made a save, diving to the bottom left corner. The effort was set up by Sebastián Driussi.
Missed opportunity. Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate heads the ball from close range, but it goes slightly over the bar. The chance was set up by Tomás Galván, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after a deflection off Ignacio Abraham.
Missed opportunity! Ian Subiabre from River Plate took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He was assisted by Gonzalo Montiel.
Missed opportunity! Ian Subiabre from River Plate took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the left. He was assisted by Sebastián Driussi.
⚽Goal! River Plate takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Banfield. Sebastián Driussi scores with a right-footed strike from the middle of the box, sending the ball straight into the heart of the goal.
Ian Subiabre from River Plate strikes the left post with a left-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area, thanks to an assist from Joaquin Freitas.
The second half is underway with the score tied at 1-1 between River Plate and Banfield.
The first half concludes with the score tied at 1-1 between River Plate and Banfield.
Ignacio Pais commits a foul for Banfield.
Fausto Vera from River Plate is awarded a free kick in their own half.
A shot on goal has been thwarted. Sebastián Driussi of River Plate took a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but Facundo Sanguinetti of Banfield made a save, diving to the bottom left corner. The attempt was set up by Fausto Vera.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed - River Plate 1, Banfield 1.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
⚽Goal! It's now River Plate 1, Banfield 1. Mauro Méndez scores for Banfield with a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, placing it into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Tiziano Perrotta, who delivered a cross. The goal was confirmed after a VAR review.
Santiago López García from Banfield is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Facundo González from River Plate commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate.
Lisandro Piñero from Banfield earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate commits a foul.
Lautaro Gómez from Banfield earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Aníbal Moreno from River Plate commits a foul.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield commits a foul.
Aníbal Moreno from River Plate is awarded a free kick in his own half of the field.
Lisandro Piñero from Banfield is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Gonzalo Montiel from River Plate commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Joaquin Freitas from River Plate takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, aiming for the top right corner, but it goes just wide. He was set up by Fausto Vera during a quick counterattack.
Missed opportunity. Ignacio Pais from Banfield took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner, but it went wide to the left.
Corner kick awarded to Banfield after Facundo González allowed the ball to go out of play.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Lucas Martínez Quarta of River Plate.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield commits a foul.
Aníbal Moreno from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity. Fausto Vera from River Plate took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side but it went wide to the left. He was assisted by Ian Subiabre.
Missed opportunity! Facundo González from River Plate took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the right of the goal. The attempt was set up by Ian Subiabre after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Danilo Arboleda allowed the ball to go out of play.
Mauro Méndez from Banfield is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Lautaro Rivero from River Plate commits a foul.
Lautaro Gómez from Banfield earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Lucas Martínez Quarta of River Plate.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Danilo Arboleda allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Tomás Galván from River Plate takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails just over the crossbar. He was set up by Ian Subiabre.
Ignacio Pais from Banfield commits a handball.
Missed opportunity! Joaquin Freitas from River Plate took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. He was set up by Ian Subiabre after a quick counterattack.
Corner kick awarded to Banfield, following a foul by Joaquin Freitas.
Corner kick awarded to Banfield, following a foul by Lautaro Rivero.
⚽Goal! River Plate takes the lead 1-0 against Banfield. Lucas Martínez Quarta scores with a header from the center of the penalty area, directing the ball into the bottom left corner of the net. The assist came from Ian Subiabre after a set piece play.
Sebastián Driussi from River Plate earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
Lautaro Villegas from Banfield commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Lautaro Villegas from Banfield takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the left.
Lautaro Gómez from Banfield earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Foul committed by Tomás Galván of River Plate.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate after Danilo Arboleda allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Ian Subiabre from River Plate took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. He was set up by Tomás Galván.
The shot was stopped. Tomás Galván from River Plate took a right-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but Facundo Sanguinetti of Banfield made a save in the bottom left corner, with Joaquin Freitas providing the assist.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a foul by Danilo Arboleda.
Corner kick awarded to River Plate, following a foul by Danilo Arboleda.
A shot attempt is denied. Sebastián Driussi of River Plate takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The play was set up by Tomás Galván.
Tomás Galván from River Plate earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lautaro Villegas from Banfield commits a foul.
Shot on goal denied. Lautaro Gómez from Banfield takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Lautaro Gómez from Banfield earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Lautaro Gómez from Banfield is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Facundo Sanguinetti from Banfield earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Joaquin Freitas from River Plate commits a foul.
The first half is underway!
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
River Plate defeated Banfield 3-1 in the Liga Profesional. River Plate scorers: Lucas Martínez Quarta (13'), Sebastián Driussi (46'), Joaquín Freitas (58'). Banfield scorers: Mauro Méndez (45'). Match venue: Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti.
