River Plate Clinches Argentine Title with Decisive First-Half Brilliance

The millionaire climbed to the pinnacle of the tournament, delivering a performance that shone in a decisive first half and earning a title that many felt was long overdue.

River Plate stands as the new Argentine champion, and the opening match again showcased the team’s superiority over its current rival, a trend seen across most clashes in the Professional League as the campaign unfolded. At the Monumental, a blistering first half set the tone to overcome Estudiantes, sealing a 3-1 victory that sparked celebrations among the club’s fans.

Following Talleres’ win over Huracán, Martín Demichelis’ squad needed only a draw, yet they wrapped things up in swift fashion: Beltrán struck one minute after a superb assist from González Pírez, and from that moment the momentum stayed with River as Estudiantes, who had rested players for the Copa Sudamericana, found themselves chasing the game.

And to put the matter beyond doubt, Nicolás De La Cruz added a second with a precise low shot, while Barco’s penalty canceled out a late attempt by the visiting side. If the score barely grew, it was only because River eased off the accelerator to regulate the tempo as the clock ticked down.

The second half carried more intensity. In their enthusiasm to close out the win, Estudiantes capitalized on a goal credited to Méndez that kept the scoreboard interesting. As the game neared its end, counter-attacks offered glimmers of a bigger tally, but a historic moment had already arrived. Demichelis guided River through tears into the post-Gallardo era, lifting a trophy that many believed would define this chapter of the club’s history.

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and the party continued in the stands and on the field as supporters rejoiced.

RIVER PLATE – STUDENTS, MINUTE BY MINUTE

• The match unfolded minute by minute between the Millionaire and the Pincha.
• ESTUDIANTES GOAL! River lowered the intensity after the break, and the visitors seized the moment with Méndez’s touch.
• RIVER GOAL! A penalty awarded to Nacho Fernández, a gentle finish from Barco, and the champions celebrated with sixty minutes still on the clock.
• RIVER GOAL! After a rebound, the ball sat on the edge of the area for De La Cruz to strike decisively for 2-0.
• RIVER GOAL! Not to suffer, Beltrán’s celebration came a minute after an assist from González Pírez.

AMAZING GOAL BY RIVER ⚪ ⚪

Luxurious pass from González Pírez and a clinical finish by Lucas Beltrán gave the Millionaire a 1-0 advantage against Estudiantes at the start of the match. #LPFxTNTSports

— TNT Sport Argentina (@TNTSportsAR) July 15, 2023

• Historic turnout of 86,000 fans who wanted to see River crowned tonight.
• Estudiantes aimed to spoil the party, using their strongest lineup, even while keeping Copa Sudamericana ambitions in mind.
• The squad Demichelis chose for the comeback remained the same as the previous rounds.
• Good evening and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. River Plate faced Estudiantes on date 25 of the Binance 2023 Tournament at the Monumental stadium.

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The match between the Millionaire and the Pincha was broadcast in Argentina by TNT Sports and ESPN Premium, a signal available only to subscribers with the football package through their cable providers.

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