Boca Juniors see off nine-man River Plate in Superclásico
Xeneize win bragging rights after 1-0 win in Sunday's Superclásico; Early red card gets River's afternoon off to bad start; Montiel expelled after two yellows, leaving Millo with nine. Leer más
In a dramatic Superclásico match on Sunday, Boca Juniors secured a 1-0 victory over River Plate at La Bombonera, ending with nine men on the field. The decisive goal was scored by defender Lautaro Di Lollo in the 27th minute, energizing Boca's 50,000-strong fan base. River Plate's afternoon deteriorated when defender Lucas Martínez Quarta was sent off in the ninth minute, leaving them with a man down.
The visitors' troubles deepened when Gonzalo Montiel received a second red card in the 79th minute. Boca's numerical advantage proved decisive, as they capitalized on the extra player to secure a crucial win. The victory propelled Boca to second place in Group A of the Clausura standings, strengthening their pursuit of a Copa Libertadores spot.
River Plate, now fourth in Group B, dropped to eighth in the annual table, losing three qualifying places for the 2027 Copa Libertadores.
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