Match report
Boca Juniors Defeats River Plate 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Boca Juniors
2–0
FT
River Plate
Nov 9, 2025
Boca Juniors stunned River Plate with a 2-0 win in a heated match, thanks to early goals by E. Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel. The victory secures a significant three points for Boca in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
Key Facts
- • Boca Juniors defeated River Plate 2-0
- • E. Zeballos scored the first goal at the 45th minute
- • Miguel Merentiel added the second goal at the 47th minute
- • River Plate had five players receive yellow cards during the match
- • Boca Juniors had three players receive yellow cards
Lineups
Boca Juniors
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 25 A. Marchesin (G)
- 24 J. Barinaga (D)
- 40 L. Di Lollo (D)
- 32 A. Costa (D)
- 23 L. Blanco (D)
- 43 M. Delgado (M)
- 5 L. Paredes (M)
- 8 Carlos Palacios (M)
- 7 E. Zeballos (M)
- 9 M. Gimenez (F)
- 16 Miguel Merentiel (F)
Substitutes
- 12 L. Brey
- 4 J. Figal
- 17 L. Advincula
- 26 M. Pellegrino
- 15 W. H. Alarcon Cepeda
- 21 A. Herrera
- 22 K. Zenon
- 27 M. Braida
- 30 T. Belmonte
- 10 E. Cavani
- 33 B. Aguirre
- 11 L. Janson
River Plate
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Armani (G)
- 28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
- 17 P. Diaz (D)
- 13 L. Rivero (D)
- 4 G. Montiel (M)
- 22 K. Castano (M)
- 5 J. Portillo (M)
- 8 M. Meza (M)
- 21 M. Acuna (M)
- 15 S. Driussi (F)
- 7 M. Salas (F)
Substitutes
- 25 C. Ledesma
- 16 F. Bustos
- 20 M. Casco
- 10 J. Quintero
- 18 P. Martinez
- 23 M. Galarza
- 24 E. Perez
- 26 N. Fernandez
- 34 Giuliano Galoppo
- 9 Miguel Borja
- 30 C. Jaime
- 38 I. Subiabre
Timeline
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14' River Plate Card · Yellow CardLucas Martínez Quarta
Foul
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33' River Plate subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Meza · On: M. Galarza
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38' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardLautaro Di Lollo
Foul
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45'+4 River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Acuña
Argument
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45' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal GoalE. Zeballos
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46' River Plate subst · Substitution 2Off: Lautaro Rivero · On: J. Quintero
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47' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal GoalMiguel Merentiel · Assist: E. Zeballos
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52' River Plate Card · Yellow CardF. Armani
Handball
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59' River Plate subst · Substitution 3Off: Kevin Castaño · On: G. Galoppo
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59' River Plate subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Driussi · On: M. Borja
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63' River Plate Card · Yellow CardGonzalo Montiel
Foul
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70' River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Borja
Foul
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72' River Plate Card · Yellow CardM. Galarza
Argument
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74' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1Off: Carlos Palacios · On: Ander Herrera
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78' River Plate Card · Yellow CardG. Galoppo
Foul
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79' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardL. Blanco
Argument
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83' Boca Juniors Var · Penalty cancelledLeandro Paredes
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85' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardM. Giménez
Simulation
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87' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2Off: Miguel Merentiel · On: M. Braida
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87' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3Off: Leandro Paredes · On: T. Belmonte
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90'+6 Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Zeballos · On: K. Zenón
Match Stats
| Stat | Boca Juniors | River Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 325 | 395 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | 1.72 | 0.82 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 258 | 323 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ E. Zeballos' goal at the 45th minute gave Boca Juniors a crucial halftime lead
- ▸ Miguel Merentiel's quick goal at the 47th minute doubled Boca's lead and shifted momentum in their favor