River Plate defeats Belgrano 3-0 at Mario Alberto Kempes, secures playoff spot

River Plate defeats Belgrano 3-0 at Mario Alberto Kempes, secures playoff spot

River Plate defeated Belgrano 3-0 in the thirteenth round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura.

The match was played at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba.

Goals were scored by Tomás Galván, Ángel Correa and Thiago Almada.

The victory moved River to fifth place in Group B with 20 points.

The win also placed River back into the playoff race.

“Venía mal River, era como para meterle nosotros la piña en la pera. Pero bueno, nos acomodaron bien y fueron superiores.” – Luis Fabián Artime, president of Belgrano

The referee issued a yellow card to Lucas Martínez Quarta during the game.