Match report

Rosario Central and River Plate Stalemate in Liga Profesional Argentina (0-0)

Rosario Central
Rosario Central
0–0
FT
River Plate
River Plate
Feb 2, 2026

Rosario Central and River Plate were unable to break the deadlock in their intense encounter at the Liga Profesional Argentina, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Both sides showed resilience in defense, with key moments coming from VAR interventions and multiple yellow cards. Notable events included a goal disallowed for offside involving S. Driussi of River Plate.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Rosario Central 0–0 River Plate
  • • V. Pizarro (Rosario Central) and Lautaro Rivero (River Plate) received yellow cards early on (15' and 28' respectively)
  • • Goal disallowed for offside by S. Driussi (River Plate) in the 37th minute
  • • River Plate made several substitutions, including S. Driussi off and M. Salas on in the 46th minute

Lineups

Rosario Central

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 C. Ledesma (G)
  • 32 E. Coronel (D)
  • 15 F. Mallo Blanco (D)
  • 46 I. Ovando (D)
  • 33 A. Soto (D)
  • 16 E. Gimenez (M)
  • 5 F. Ibarra (M)
  • 20 V. Pizarro (M)
  • 11 A. Di Maria (M)
  • 9 A. Veliz (F)
  • 22 E. Copetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Broun
  • 47 L. Raffin
  • 36 A. Guich
  • 3 A. Sandez
  • 31 F. Navarro
  • 44 P. Lescano
  • 27 G. Duarte
  • 10 S. Segovia
  • 26 G. Cantizano
  • 18 J. Fernandez
  • 7 M. Lovera
  • 39 F. Oviedo

River Plate

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 41 S. Beltran (G)
  • 29 G. Montiel (D)
  • 28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
  • 17 P. Diaz (D)
  • 13 L. Rivero (D)
  • 15 Fausto Vera (M)
  • 6 A. Moreno (M)
  • 10 J. Quintero (M)
  • 26 T. Galvan (M)
  • 9 S. Driussi (F)
  • 11 F. Colidio (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 F. Jaroszewicz
  • 16 F. Bustos
  • 21 M. Acuna
  • 31 F. Gonzalez
  • 5 J. Portillo
  • 22 K. Castano
  • 23 M. Galarza
  • 34 Giuliano Galoppo
  • 39 S. Lencina
  • 32 A. Ruberto
  • 7 M. Salas
  • 38 I. Subiabre

Timeline

  1. Rosario Central
    15' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    V. Pizarro
  2. River Plate
    28' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    Lautaro Rivero
  3. River Plate
    37' River Plate Var · Goal Disallowed - offside
    S. Driussi
  4. River Plate
    44' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    Fausto Vera
  5. River Plate
    46' River Plate subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Driussi · On: M. Salas
  6. River Plate
    70' River Plate subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lautaro Rivero · On: M. Acuña
  7. River Plate
    70' River Plate subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Galván · On: G. Galoppo
  8. River Plate
    70' River Plate subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Quintero · On: S. Lencinas
  9. River Plate
    76' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    M. Salas
  10. River Plate
    77' River Plate subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Colidio · On: I. Subiabre
  11. River Plate
    79' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    M. Acuña
  12. River Plate
    88' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    A. Moreno
  13. Rosario Central
    89' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Franco Ibarra

Match Stats

Stat Rosario Central River Plate
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 68% 84%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 17
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 263 515
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 178 433
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The goal disallowed by VAR in the 37th minute could have shifted the momentum towards River Plate, but it remained goalless
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards in the second half, particularly four from River Plate, affected their rhythm and flow