Match report

River Plate Defeats Godoy Cruz 4-2 in Liga Profesional Argentina

River Plate
River Plate
4–2
FT
Godoy Cruz
Godoy Cruz
Aug 17, 2025

River Plate showcased a strong offensive performance to defeat Godoy Cruz 4-2 in a highly competitive match at the Liga Profesional Argentina. S. Driussi and G. Galoppo were the standout performers for River Plate, each scoring twice, while A. Auzmendi netted a brace for Godoy Cruz. The match was characterized by early goal exchanges and key substitutions that shifted momentum in favor of River Plate.

Key Facts

  • • S. Driussi scored two goals for River Plate (4th and 49th minute)
  • • G. Galoppo scored twice for River Plate (19th and 45th minute)
  • • A. Auzmendi scored twice for Godoy Cruz (9th and 29th minute)
  • • Godoy Cruz had two yellow cards (J. Morán, P. Fernandez)
  • • River Plate had three yellow cards (M. Acuña, M. Casco, M. Galarza)
  • • River Plate made five substitutions, Godoy Cruz made five substitutions

Lineups

River Plate

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Ledesma (G)
  • 16 F. Bustos (D)
  • 5 J. Portillo (D)
  • 13 L. Rivero (D)
  • 20 M. Casco (D)
  • 22 K. Castano (M)
  • 34 Giuliano Galoppo (M)
  • 10 J. Quintero (M)
  • 26 N. Fernandez (M)
  • 27 B. Dadin (F)
  • 19 S. Driussi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Armani
  • 17 P. Diaz
  • 14 S. Boselli
  • 21 M. Acuna
  • 24 E. Perez
  • 23 M. Galarza
  • 47 J. Meza
  • 39 S. Lencina
  • 38 I. Subiabre
  • 9 Miguel Borja
  • 11 F. Colidio
  • 18 P. Martinez

Godoy Cruz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Petroli (G)
  • 4 L. Arce (D)
  • 26 M. Mendoza (D)
  • 5 J. Escobar (D)
  • 3 J. Moran (D)
  • 13 N. Fernandez (M)
  • 25 V. Poggi (M)
  • 41 F. Altamira (M)
  • 32 G. Abrego (M)
  • 27 S. Andino (M)
  • 31 A. Auzmendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 T. Rossi
  • 6 L. Quiroz
  • 11 D. Barrea
  • 16 M. Gonzalez
  • 17 N. Claa
  • 20 M. Sosa
  • 21 A. Meli
  • 22 P. Fernandez
  • 24 B. Yanez
  • 29 L. Jara
  • 59 W. Montoya
  • 77 L. Dupuy

Timeline

  1. River Plate
    4' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Driussi · Assist: B. Dadin
  2. Godoy Cruz
    9' Godoy Cruz Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Auzmendi · Assist: S. Andino
  3. Godoy Cruz
    13' Godoy Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    J. Morán

    Foul

  4. River Plate
    19' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Galoppo
  5. Godoy Cruz
    29' Godoy Cruz Goal · Penalty
    A. Auzmendi
  6. River Plate
    36' River Plate subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Bustos · On: M. Acuña
  7. River Plate
    43' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    M. Acuña

    Foul

  8. River Plate
    45' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Galoppo · Assist: J. Quintero
  9. River Plate
    46' River Plate subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Quintero · On: M. Galarza
  10. Godoy Cruz
    46' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nicolás Fernández · On: P. Fernandez
  11. River Plate
    49' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Driussi
  12. Godoy Cruz
    52' Godoy Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    P. Fernandez

    Argument

  13. River Plate
    57' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    M. Casco

    Foul

  14. Godoy Cruz
    58' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Poggi · On: M. González
  15. Godoy Cruz
    58' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Abrego · On: W. Montoya
  16. River Plate
    63' River Plate subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Fernández · On: J. Meza
  17. River Plate
    65' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    M. Galarza

    Foul

  18. Godoy Cruz
    68' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Altamira · On: M. Sosa
  19. River Plate
    70' River Plate subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Driussi · On: M. Borja
  20. River Plate
    70' River Plate subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Dadin · On: G. Martínez
  21. Godoy Cruz
    78' Godoy Cruz Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mendoza

    Foul

  22. Godoy Cruz
    80' Godoy Cruz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Auzmendi · On: D. Barrea
  23. Godoy Cruz
    88' Godoy Cruz Var · Goal cancelled
    M. González

Match Stats

Stat River Plate Godoy Cruz
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 74%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 474 269
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 9 5
xG 2.93 1.27
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 386 198
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ River Plate's early goal by S. Driussi (4th minute) set the tone for the match
  • ▸ G. Galoppo's double (19th and 45th minute) helped River Plate secure a lead after Godoy Cruz equalized
  • ▸ The dismissal of A. Auzmendi's goal due to VAR (88th minute) solidified River Plate's lead