River Plate beats Belgrano 3-0 at Mario Alberto Kempes, clinches playoff spot
River Plate defeated Belgrano 3-0 in the thirteenth round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura, moving the club to fifth in Group B with 20 points and back into the playoff race.
Key points
- River Plate won 3-0 over Belgrano at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium.
- Goals were scored by Tomás Galván, Ángel Correa and Thiago Almada.
- The victory lifted River Plate to fifth place in Group B with 20 points.
- The win returned River Plate to contention for the postseason playoffs.
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.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the River Plate vs. Belgrano match?
River Plate won 3-0.
How did the win affect River Plate's position in the tournament?
The victory moved River Plate to fifth place in Group B with 20 points and back into the playoff race.
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