Before the deciding clash with Sporting Cristal in the Libertadores, River Plate had just defeated Platense and climbed five points clear of San Lorenzo. The focus now shifted to Thursday’s matchup, where a single result could shape River’s future in the Copa Libertadores. San Lorenzo’s Saturday victory over Instituto only amplified the urgency: River needed to beat Platense to restore their five-point cushion atop the professional league standings.
The 2023 Binance Professional League schedule included fixtures, dates, results, and significant moments as teams chased the title and a strong finish. River Plate’s performance against Platense suggested a tense night ahead, but Miguel Borja gave the home side the lead within two minutes. Yet Calamar answered quickly, as Franco Armani’s errors allowed a quick equalizer, leveling the score before the 15-minute mark and turning the match into a challenging test for the Núñez squad, which failed to generate substantial danger for long stretches of the first half.
At halftime, River’s manager made a bold shake-up by bringing on Matías Suárez for Enzo Pérez, a move that would energize the team. River reclaimed the advantage ten minutes into the second half when Nacho Fernández finished a well-worked sequence, making it 2-1. Although the home side enjoyed several chances to seal the result, they could not finish the story completely, but the victory remained secure after that key adjustment and late control.
The action continued with more moments of momentum as the teams pressed for dominance, each spell bringing renewed intensity to the Monumental pitch. The match delivered a dynamic display of pace and skill, with both sides showing resilience and ambition as they pressed for the win. The narrative of the night underscored River Plate’s capacity to respond to pressure and manage the game’s rhythm when necessary, especially in front of their home crowd.
The broadcast continued to follow the eventful encounter as the teams exchanged chances and tactical setups, highlighting River Plate’s approach to the fixture and the tactical adjustments that defined the run of play. The drama of the minute-by-minute sequence captured the ebb and flow typical of a tightly contested league match, with River seeking to extend their lead and Platense aiming to overturn the deficit.
RIVER PLATE – PLATENSE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- RIVER TARGET! Solari delivered another low cross, and Nacho Fernández seemed to be the final touch, putting the home team in front at 2-1.
- PLATENSE TARGET! Ronaldo Martínez rose to meet a header, and Squid equalized swiftly, restoring parity.
- RIVER TARGET! A low strike from Borja after a cross from Solari sealed the lead for River just two minutes into the restart.
- The minute-by-minute battle between the Millionaire and the Calamar continued to unfold with tense exchanges and meaningful chances on both sides.
- Good evening and welcome to another GOAL broadcast. River Plate faced Platense on date 17 of the Binance 2023 Tournament at the Monumental stadium, in a clash that carried significant weight for the league standings and future Libertadores aspirations.
The match showcased River Plate’s readiness to capitalize on early opportunities while remaining vigilant against a stubborn Platense side capable of sudden momentum shifts. The tactical intelligence employed by both coaches reflected the high stakes of the fixture, with River seeking to maintain momentum ahead of the pivotal Libertadores date and Platense aiming to upset the table leader in front of their supporters.
THE BEST-ESTEEMED MOMENT
As the night wore on, River’s control of the tempo and their willingness to apply pressure in the final third stood out. The team demonstrated composure to manage the clock and preserve the lead, even in moments when Platense surged forward to test the defense. The result reinforced River Plate’s position at the top of the standings and highlighted their efficiency in converting chances when opportunity arose.
HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The match between the Millionaire and the Calamar was broadcast in Argentina by TNT Sport, available to subscribers who carry the football package with their local cable providers. TNT SPORTS
FORMATION
RIVER PLATE
Franco Armani; Milton Casco, Robert Rojas, Paulo Díaz, Enzo Díaz; Rodrigo Aliendro, Enzo Pérez; Agustín Palavecino, Ignacio Fernández, Pablo Solari; Miguel Borja. DT: Martín Demichelis
PLATES
Ramiro Macagno; Nicolás Morgantini, Miguel Jacquet, Marco Pellegrino, Sasha Marcich; Ronaldo Martínez, Franco Baldassarra, Iván Rossi, Gonzalo Valdivia; Nicolás Castro, Nicolás Servetto. DT: Martín Palermo.