FinishedLiga Profesional Argentina
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIV | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SAR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
May 8, 2026 · 19:00River Plate Stadium
Match report
River Plate beat Sarmiento Junin 2–1 at River Plate Stadium in Liga Profesional Argentina. J. Asuzu opened the scoring in the 60th minute. River Plate have 3 wins in their last 5, while Sarmiento Junin have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
M. Acuña
34'
2H
⚽J. Asuzuassist J. Asuzu
60'
⇄E. Centurión↓ J. Asuzu
69'
69'
⇄D. Monza↓ M. García
71'
⚽M. Garcíaassist M. García
⚽K. Castaño
83'
⇄S. Beltrán↓ K. Castaño
88'
88'
⇄J. Burrai↓ O. Giménez
Momentum
RIV
⚽⚽⚽
SAR
Match info
TournamentLiga Profesional Argentina · Argentina · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 8, 2026 · 19:00
VenueRiver Plate Stadium
Attendance42,610 / 45,330 (94%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#7·
#14
#7·#14Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
55Ball possession %45
1.8Expected goals (xG)1.3
14Total shots11
7Shots on target4
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
8Corner kicks5
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
3Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes519
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
P. Díaz7.8Lineups
RIV 4-3-37.11Formation7.104-3-3 SAR
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19:7 | +12 | 31 | WLWDW |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | +13 | 30 | WDLWD |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18:12 | +6 | 28 | DWDLW |
| 4 |  Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | +4 | 26 | LWLWD |
| 5 |  Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24:20 | +4 | 24 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18:15 | +3 | 24 | LDLWD |
| 7 |  San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 0 | 22 | DWDLD |
| 8 |  Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24:20 | +4 | 21 | WDWDL |
| 9 |  Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17:17 | 0 | 21 | DLWLW |
| 10 |  Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18:21 | -3 | 19 | LDLWD |
| 11 |  Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | -8 | 19 | WLWDL |
| 12 |  Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | -5 | 16 | LDLWD |
| 13 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | -10 | 16 | LDLWL |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:27 | -12 | 15 | DLWLW |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | -7 | 11 | DLDLD |
| 1 |  Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29:15 | +14 | 34 | DWWLW |
| 2 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22:12 | +10 | 29 | WLWDW |
| 3 |  Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17:13 | +4 | 29 | LWDWD |
| 4 |  Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | +4 | 28 | WDWDW |
| 5 |  Belgrano Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | +4 | 26 | DLWLW |
| 6 |  Gimnasia L.P. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19:19 | 0 | 26 | WLWDL |
| 7 |  Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17:13 | +4 | 22 | WDWDL |
| 8 |  Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17:15 | +2 | 21 | LDLWD |
| 9 |  Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 0 | 21 | LDLWD |
| 10 |  Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18:15 | +3 | 20 | WDLDL |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13:20 | -7 | 19 | LWLLD |
| 12 |  Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | -2 | 18 | LWLWD |
| 13 |  Atletico Tucuman | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15:20 | -5 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 14 |  Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | -13 | 8 | DLDLD |
| 15 |  Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:24 | -19 | 5 | WLLLL |
European qualification Relegation
Liga Profesional Argentina
2026River Plate2-1Sarmiento JuninChampions League
2024River Plate0-2Sarmiento JuninDomestic Cup
2023Sarmiento Junin3-2River PlateLiga Profesional Argentina
2022River Plate1-0Sarmiento Junin