Match report
Deportivo Riestra Stuns River Plate 2–1 in Liga Profesional Argentina
River Plate
1–2
FT
Deportivo Riestra
Sep 28, 2025
Deportivo Riestra stunned La Banda with a 2–1 victory at the Estadio Monumental, courtesy of goals from A. Alonso and Pedro Ramírez. Despite River Plate's efforts, the team could only equalize briefly through G. Galoppo, and a red card to M. Salas late in the game sealed the shocking result.
Key Facts
- • Deportivo Riestra's A. Alonso scored the opening goal in the 12th minute.
- • River Plate equalized through G. Galoppo in the 25th minute.
- • Pedro Ramírez secured the victory for Riestra with a goal in the 51st minute.
- • River Plate's M. Salas was shown a red card in the 81st minute, leaving them a man short.
Lineups
River Plate
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Armani (G)
- 16 F. Bustos (D)
- 28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
- 17 P. Diaz (D)
- 21 M. Acuna (D)
- 10 J. Quintero (M)
- 22 K. Castano (M)
- 5 J. Portillo (M)
- 34 Giuliano Galoppo (M)
- 9 Miguel Borja (F)
- 7 M. Salas (F)
Substitutes
- 25 C. Ledesma
- 4 G. Montiel
- 14 S. Boselli
- 13 L. Rivero
- 20 M. Casco
- 33 Agustin De la Cuesta
- 23 M. Galarza
- 26 N. Fernandez
- 39 S. Lencina
- 11 F. Colidio
- 27 B. Dadin
Deportivo Riestra
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 I. Arce (G)
- 15 N. Sansotre (D)
- 24 F. Mino (D)
- 22 C. Paz (D)
- 6 M. Barbieri (D)
- 5 P. Ramirez (D)
- 27 J. Goitia (M)
- 14 P. Monje (M)
- 7 A. Alonso (M)
- 20 A. Diaz (F)
- 9 J. Herrera (F)
Substitutes
- 12 N. Manganelli
- 3 Caro Nicolas
- 19 J. Randazzo
- 28 R. Sayavedra
- 36 M. Bracamonte
- 35 A. Stringa
- 23 M. Ramirez
- 30 L. Landriel
- 40 G. Obredor
- 10 S. Vera
- 31 M. Smarra
- 32 N. Benegas
Timeline
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7' Deportivo Riestra Card · Yellow CardM. BarbieriFoul
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12' Deportivo Riestra Goal · Normal GoalA. Alonso · Assist: Pablo Monje -
25' River Plate Goal · Normal GoalG. Galoppo · Assist: M. Salas -
51' Deportivo Riestra Goal · Normal GoalPedro Ramírez · Assist: Pablo Monje -
59' River Plate Var · Goal cancelledM. Borja -
61' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Herrera · On: M. Ramirez -
61' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Alonso · On: N. Benegas -
65' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Díaz · On: G. Obredor -
66' Deportivo Riestra Card · Yellow CardN. BenegasFoul
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66' River Plate subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Galoppo · On: I. Fernández -
66' River Plate subst · Substitution 2Off: Kevin Castaño · On: S. Lencinas -
72' Deportivo Riestra subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Barbieri · On: J. Randazzo -
75' River Plate subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Bustos · On: F. Colidio -
81' River Plate Card · Red CardM. SalasArgument
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84' Deportivo Riestra Card · Yellow CardN. SansotreFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | River Plate | Deportivo Riestra |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 43% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 21 | 6 |
| Corners | 15 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 612 | 138 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | 1.32 | 0.55 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 82% | 18% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 534 | 60 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Alonso's early goal in the 12th minute put Deportivo Riestra ahead and gave them a confidence boost.
- ▸ The red card to M. Salas in the 81st minute marked a critical turning point, as it left River Plate with ten men and limited their ability to mount a comeback.