River Plate - Belgrano
The Liga Profesional Argentina produced a high-octane encounter as River Plate hosted Belgrano Cordoba in a match filled with tactical intrigue and individual brilliance. On 2026-05-24, fans witnessed an encounter where the momentum swung unpredictably from the first whistle to the final seconds.
A Rapid Exchange of Blows
The tone of the contest was set early when Anibal Moreno received a yellow card just three minutes in, signaling the physical nature of this football battle. River Plate broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when Facundo Colidio found the back of the net following a precise assist from Tomas Galvan. The lead, however, was short-lived. In the 26th minute, Belgrano Cordoba responded through Leonardo Morales, who capitalized on a delivery from Lucas Zelarayan to restore parity. Both teams headed into the break level after a first half characterized by clinical finishing and high intensity.
Momentum Shifts in the Second Half
The second half resumed with both managers looking for a decisive edge. River Plate appeared to have found it in the 60th minute when the roles reversed from the opening goal; this time, Facundo Colidio turned provider for Tomas Galvan, who slotted home to put the hosts back in front. As the clock ticked down, tensions rose, leading to yellow cards for Adrian Sanchez and River goalkeeper Franco Armani. The Belgrano coach opted for changes, bringing on Nicolas Fernandez for Lucas Passerini, a move that would prove to be the defining tactical masterstroke of the match.
The Fernandez Finale
The drama reached its peak in the final ten minutes. In the 86th minute, Belgrano were awarded a penalty, which Nicolas Fernandez converted with composure to equalize once more. Before the hosts could regroup, Fernandez struck again just two minutes later, finishing a pass from Franco Vazquez to complete a stunning turnaround. Despite late pressure and a flurry of substitutions, including the entry of Juan Quintero and Kendry Paez, Belgrano held firm. A final yellow card for Franco Vazquez in stoppage time did little to dampen the spirits of the visitors as they secured a famous victory on the road.
