On the nineteenth day of the Binance 2023 Tournament, the Millionaire earned a point at the Monumental Stadium as the matchup reached an intense 2-2 draw with Defensa y Justicia. The scene was set in Buenos Aires, where River Plate aimed to protect their lead at the top of the standings while maintaining momentum toward the chasing pack. The result kept the title race open and left fans hopeful for a late surge in the campaign.
The Millionaire had previously drawn 2-2 with Vélez on matchday 18, with goals from Robert Rojas and Lucas Beltran lighting the scoreboard. River Plate leads the table with 41 points, four clear of Talleres, who sit in second place after a strong run of form.
Meanwhile, Defensa y Justicia settled for a 1-1 draw against Racing Club in their most recent outing, with Gabriel Alanís finding the net. Vaccari’s side currently sits sixth in the table with 30 points, presenting a competitive but challenging path ahead.
The Binance Professional League 2023 schedule includes fixtures, dates, and results that shape the race from round to round. This article consolidates what fans need to know about the upcoming clash and its implications for the standings.
In this report, GOAL provides a comprehensive overview of the game, including team news, tactical setups, and key moments. (Goal)
WHEN IS?
HOW TO SEE ON TV
The match between the Millionaire and Defensa y Justicia is broadcast in Argentina and across much of South America through ESPN Premium, available to subscribers of the Cable TV Soccer Pack. (Goal)
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WHO REPORTS AND WHO COMMENTS?
Commentary duties are handled by Rodolfo Vignolo and Diego Latorre, who bring analysis and insights throughout the broadcast. (Goal)
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
Fans can stream the game via the streaming platforms of major cable providers, including Cablevision Stream, Play TeleCentro, and DirectTV GO. The services support PC, Mac, and mobile devices on Android and iOS, allowing fans to follow the action from anywhere. (Goal)
FORMATIONS
RIVER PLATE
Franco Armani; Andrés Herrera, Leandro González Pirez, Robert Rojas, Elías Gómez; Rodrigo Aliendro, Agustín Palavecino; Nicolás de la Cruz, Ezequiel Barco; Pablo Solari, Lucas Beltrán. DT Martin Demichelis
DEFENSE AND JUSTICE
Ezequiel Unsain; Agustín Sant Anna, Julián Malatini, Tomás Cardona, Alexis Soto; Nicolás Tripicchio, Kevin Gutiérrez; Gabriel Alanís, Rodrigo Bogarín, Santiago Solari; Nicolás Fernández. DT Julio Vaccari.