Scout report – River Plate & Argentina forward Julián Álvarez
It has been almost two years since Julián Álvarez made his River Plate debut, and while the 20-year-old’s lack of a starting role to date might lead some to think […]
It has been almost two years since Julián Álvarez made his River Plate debut, and while the 20-year-old’s lack of a starting role to date might lead some to think […]
The idol of Lionel Messi & a fan favourite wherever he played, Pablo Aimar was a joy to watch. Peter and Tom talk his beginnings in Rio Cuarto, his rise at […]
Although the Estadio Monumental remained locked and the Superliga must now decide what to do with River Plate there were two other Copa Superliga matches on Saturday with Boca Juniors […]
It will take more than a win over Binacional at an empty Monumental to forget about the disappointment of last Saturday’s Superliga finish but an eight-goal thrashing to kick start […]
A Superliga season devoid of any great quality served up the highest drama on Saturday evening as Carlos Tevez struck late in La Bombonera to give Boca Juniors victory over […]
The thread bare squad of fringe players and academy youngsters that River Plate took to Ecuador was evidence that the Copa Libertadores was for once taking a backseat as the […]
River Plate remain in the driving seat but know that only victory is the likely requirement to lift the title next week in Tucumán after being held to a 1-1 […]
River Plate took another step towards the Superliga title on Sunday night after securing victory over Estudiantes in La Plata but Boca Juniors look to ensure any slip-ups will be […]
Only two remain in the title race regardless of what is mathematically possible and while River Plate continue on their path towards a first league title under Marcelo Gallardo, old […]
In the annals of clásico de Avellaneda history, Sunday’s meeting will live long in the memory for Racing Club supporters – the day that nine men snatched victory over rivals […]
When River Plate had Paulo Díaz sent off after 13 minutes against Central Córdoba what had been viewed as a routine home victory suddenly became far more problematic. However, like […]
For all of Marcelo Gallardo’s titles, River Plate’s most decorated coach has never led the Millonarios to a league title. On Saturday night in Mendoza his side defeated a game […]
The Superliga got back underway on a hot Sunday evening in Avellaneda and with Marcelo Gallardo securing victory for the first time as manager at the Estadio Libertadores de América, […]
As expected Copa Libertadores finalists Flamengo and River Plate dominated the South American football awards and as Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa picked up the top honour for player of 2019, […]
Exequiel Palacios has completed his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen having signed a contract with the Bundesliga club until June 2025. The 21-year-old midfielder’s departure from the Monumental was no secret […]
The Copa Argentina has thrown up a number of upsets this season but River Plate ensured the final went exactly as was expected with a 3-0 win over Central Córdoba […]
How far would you travel to make your dreams come true? 2,000 kilometers? 5,000? 10,000 or more (6,300 miles)? What would you be willing to sacrifice? Your family? Friends? The […]
Nothing could dampen the one-year anniversary celebrations of River Plate’s Copa Libertadores final win over Boca but San Lorenzo did their best to frustrate the Monumental on Sunday evening with […]
There remains nothing between the Superliga’s leading pair after Boca Juniors and Argentinos Juniors shared the points in a fiery meeting at La Bombonera on Saturday. Referee Andrés Merlos had […]
For 89 minutes it was perfect for River Plate. Rafael Santos Borré’s first half goal looked to be enough as Marcelo Gallardo’s side kept Flamengo at arms length until Gabriel […]