River Plate - Huracan
The stage was set for a compelling clash in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with both sides looking to make their mark in a high-stakes fixture. The atmosphere was charged as the teams prepared for a battle defined by tactical shifts and physical intensity.
An early breakthrough
The match, held on September 20, 2026, opened with immediate urgency. Only nine minutes had passed when Oscar Cortes found the back of the net to give Huracan an early advantage. River Plate found themselves chasing the game, forced to battle through a tight and physical first half, with Maximo Palazzo picking up a booking in the 36th minute as both sides fought for control.
Decisive second half swings
The second half saw River Plate shift gears in search of an equalizer. Their persistence paid off in the 65th minute, when Tomas Galvan leveled the score following a precise assist from Angel Correa. The game remained on a knife-edge until the 80th minute, when Oscar Cortes turned provider, setting up Lucas Blondel to score the decisive goal for the visitors. Despite a late push from the hosts, including a yellow card for Gonzalo Montiel in stoppage time, Huracan held firm to secure a hard-fought victory.
