Atletico Tucuman vs River Plate Highlights & Replay

Tension was palpable on September 12, 2026, as Atletico Tucuman faced off against River Plate in a pivotal Liga Profesional Argentina encounter. The stage was set for a match where discipline and tactical focus would prove just as vital as offensive flair.

Early Dismissal Shapes the Narrative

The game shifted dramatically early on when Atletico Tucuman was reduced to ten men after Franco Nicola was sent off in the 13th minute. This forced the home side to reconfigure their defensive setup under pressure. River Plate took advantage of the space, breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute. A clean delivery from Gonzalo Montiel set up Tobias Andrada, whose clinical finish put the visitors in control before the half-time whistle.

A Dramatic Final Stretch

The second half evolved into a scrappy affair as frustration boiled over, leading to a series of yellow cards for both sides. The momentum swung unexpectedly in the 83rd minute when Clever Ferreira leveled the score for the home side, courtesy of an assist from Lautaro Godoy. Just as the points seemed set to be shared, River Plate struck back. In the 90+1 minute, Thiago Almada found the back of the net from a Lucas Beltran assist, snatching a dramatic win in the dying moments of the match.