River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors Highlights - August 16, 2026

River Plate beat Argentinos Juniors 2-0 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 16, 2026.

The match was played at Estadio Más Monumental. Gonzalo Montiel (37'), Ángel Correa (89') scored for River Plate.

At kick-off River Plate stood in position 15 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats.

Argentinos Juniors went into the game in position 1, on 12 points. They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five.

A block denied Thiago Almada on 14 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Lucas Beltrán could not find the target for River Plate (15').

Hernan Lopez sent an effort off target for Argentinos Juniors (18'). The referee cautioned Facundo Gutiérrez of Argentinos Juniors on 31 minutes.

Moments later, Sebastián Prieto was booked for Argentinos Juniors (34'). Gonzalo Montiel put one away for River Plate (37').

After the break, Emiliano Viveros shot wide for Argentinos Juniors on 54 minutes. Tomás Molina could not find the target for Argentinos Juniors (66').

Soon after, Fausto Vera sent an effort off target for River Plate (66'). The referee cautioned Kevin Coronel of Argentinos Juniors on 82 minutes.

Ángel Correa scored from the spot for River Plate on 89 minutes. Substitutions: River Plate 5, Argentinos Juniors 5.

Argentinos Juniors controlled 58.9% of possession. River Plate had 8 shots with 3 on target, while Argentinos Juniors had 9 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: River Plate 1, Argentinos Juniors 1. Corners: River Plate 2, Argentinos Juniors 4.

Argentinos Juniors completed the most passes, 527 in total at 83.5% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.