Belgrano vs River Plate: match report
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Belgrano
River Plate
River Plate defeated Belgrano away from home after breaking the deadlock just before the interval through Tomás Ezequiel Galván. The visitors extended their lead early in the second half with a goal by Ángel Correa, and Thiago Almada sealed the scoreline shortly after.
Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
What people predicted
Average score: Belgrano 1.3–1.2 River PlateIt ended 0–3: 32% of people called the winner.
This is the snapshot from kickoff.
The outcome defied the majority prediction favoring the local side, as the minority backing River Plate proved correct following the three unanswered goals.
Match stats
The visitors capitalized on superior efficiency in the final third to secure the victory. River Plate generated more shots on target and converted their chances, while Belgrano failed to translate possession and total attempts into goals.
Lineups
Belgrano
2Luis Alexis Maldonado
3Adrian Sporle73'
9Lucas Passerini68'
10Lucas Zelarrayan
14Leonardo Morales
17Lisandro Lopez
20Franco Vazquez79'
21Adrian Sanchez
24Emiliano Rigoni79'
25Thiago Cardozo
Came on
11Francisco Gonzalez79'- 15Ramiro Tulián68'
22Nicolas Fernandez68'- 37Lautaro Gutierrez79'
- 53Juan Velazquez73'
Rest of the bench (6)
Tomas Ezequiel Galvan opened the scoring and later assisted Thiago Almada, while Gonzalo Montiel and Lucas Beltran provided the other decisive passes for River Plate.
Minute by minute
13 events
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Warming up
Our coverage of Belgrano vs River Plate starts now. In the Torneo Clausura 2026, Matchday 13: the ball starts rolling at at Estadio Julio César Villagra. From now until the final whistle, everything that happens is right here.
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The run
Belgrano are on fire: they have won their last 3 games. In their last 6 games, River Plate have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 1. River Plate know where the net is: 1.8 per game on average.
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The table says it all
In the table, Belgrano are in position 3 on 22 points and River Plate in position 9 on 17. The leaders are Rosario Central, 3 points ahead of Belgrano. Three points are up for grabs and the table could shift quite a bit.
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The goal threat
When it comes to goals, the man for Belgrano is Lucas Passerini: he already has 3 in the competition. The answer from the other side is Gonzalo Montiel, with 3 goals.
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The ProdeLibre crowd
The ProdeLibre crowd has voted: 377 predictions in. The majority (53 %) are backing Belgrano. The fans' favourite scoreline is 2-1.
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Here it comes
17 minutes to kick-off. There's still time to make your prediction: it closes at kick-off.
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Almost there
All set for Belgrano vs River Plate. At Estadio Julio César Villagra, they're waiting for the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.
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Kick-off
The ball is rolling: Belgrano and River Plate are under way.
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45'River Plate
River Plate open the scoring!
Tomás Ezequiel Galván gets his name on the scoresheet: Belgrano 0-1 River Plate. Assisted by Gonzalo Montiel.
Belgrano 0-1 River Plate -
45'Belgrano
Yellow card for Adrian Sanchez, of Belgrano.
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Half time Belgrano 0-1 River Plate
Half-time: Belgrano 0-1 River Plate.
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49'River Plate
River Plate pull clear on the scoreboard!
The goal goes to Ángel Correa: Belgrano 0-2 River Plate. Assisted by Lucas Beltran.
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51'Belgrano
Franco Vázquez (Belgrano) is booked.
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61'Belgrano
Yellow card for Lisandro López, of Belgrano.
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67'River Plate
Yellow card for Lucas Beltran (River Plate).
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68'River Plate
River Plate make two changes at once.
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72'River Plate
River Plate go three up: a rout!
Thiago Almada finds the net and it's Belgrano 0-3 River Plate. Set up by Tomás Ezequiel Galván.
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79'Belgrano
Belgrano make two changes at once.
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FT Belgrano 0-3 River Plate
Full time! River Plate thrash Belgrano: Belgrano 0-3 River Plate.
Where they stand
Group B| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Rosario Central | 13 | +9 | 25 |
| 2 | Argentinos Juniors | 13 | +6 | 25 |
| 3 | Belgrano | 13 | +4 | 22 |
| 4 | Gimnasia | 13 | +1 | 22 |
| 5 | Sarmiento | 13 | +3 | 21 |
| 6 | River Plate | 13 | +5 | 20 |
| 7 | Barracas Central | 13 | +1 | 19 |
| 8 | Huracán | 13 | 0 | 19 |
| 9 | Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza | 13 | -4 | 19 |
| 10 | Atlético Tucumán | 13 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Tigre | 13 | -2 | 13 |
| 12 | Banfield | 13 | -5 | 13 |
| 13 | Racing Club | 13 | -6 | 12 |
| 14 | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 13 | -9 | 9 |
| 15 | Aldosivi | 13 | -8 | 8 |
Following this fixture, Belgrano sits third in Group B of Phase 2 with twenty-two points, while River Plate climbs to fifth with twenty points. Belgrano faces its upcoming schedule attempting to recover ground, and River Plate continues its campaign to secure a top position.
Head to head
Head-to-head record · last 8 matches1Belgrano won6River Plate wonLatest matchups
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