Lanzini scores, River beats Boca and rivals remain unbeaten at the Bombonera

Even saving players for the decisive match of the Libertadores, the team led by Galhardo beats its great rival away from home

River Plate went to the Bombonera and achieved a great result by beating Boca Juniors in the greatest Argentine classic, played this Saturday (21). In addition to the victory, the team broke a record of almost a year and 21 games of unbeaten against their rival at home.

Interestingly, Boca Juniors’ last home defeat was also against River, in 2023. The winning goal came from the feet of an old Brazilian acquaintance: midfielder Lanzini, who scored in the first half and ensured the triumph of the Milionário.

However, even saving players for next week’s Libertadores clash, when they face Colo Colo from Chile, River played a good away game. Armani was barely required during the 90 minutes.

River and Boca Juniors standings

Boca did indeed score in injury time, but after a VAR review, Giménez found that he had control of the ball. With many complaints from the Xeneize players, Lema received a second yellow card and ended up being sent off. Before that, right-back Advíncula had hit the crossbar, in Boca’s best chance.

However, with the victory, River reaches 24 points and occupies the fifth place in the Argentine championship. Boca Juniors, with 21 points, is in 11th place. The leader is Vélez, with 30 points and a game in hand.

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Source: Terra

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