Match report

Velez Sarsfield Defeats River Plate 1–0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield
1–0
FT
River Plate
River Plate
Feb 22, 2026

Velez Sarsfield stunned River Plate with a decisive 1-0 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina clash. M. Lanzini's early goal proved crucial, as Velez Sarsfield held off a spirited River Plate comeback attempt. The win solidifies Velez Sarsfield's position in the league standings, while River Plate faces mounting pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Velez Sarsfield 1–0 River Plate
  • • Goal: M. Lanzini (6' assisted by M. Pellegrini)
  • • River Plate's Paulo Díaz and Velez Sarsfield's F. Monzón received yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams to manage momentum and fatigue

Lineups

Velez Sarsfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Montero (G)
  • 4 J. Garcia (D)
  • 2 E. Mammana (D)
  • 16 L. Magallan (D)
  • 3 E. Gomez (D)
  • 5 C. Baeza (M)
  • 8 L. Robertone (M)
  • 50 T. Andrada (M)
  • 22 M. Lanzini (M)
  • 11 M. Pellegrini (M)
  • 23 F. Monzon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Marchiori
  • 32 T. Silvero
  • 6 A. Quiros
  • 49 D. Dominguez
  • 29 R. Aliendro
  • 9 B. Romero
  • 35 M. Arias
  • 15 D. Godoy
  • 17 A. Veron
  • 7 I. Machuca

River Plate

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 41 S. Beltran
  • 36 U. Gimenez
  • 31 F. Gonzalez
  • 13 L. Rivero
  • 34 Giuliano Galoppo
  • 22 K. Castano
  • 39 S. Lencina
  • 19 K. Paez
  • 38 I. Subiabre
  • 32 A. Ruberto
  • 44 J. Freitas
  • 7 M. Salas

Timeline

  1. Velez Sarsfield
    6' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Lanzini · Assist: M. Pellegrini
  2. River Plate
    18' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    Paulo Díaz

    Foul

  3. River Plate
    27' River Plate subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Quintero · On: J. Freitas
  4. Velez Sarsfield
    34' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pellegrini · On: A. Veron
  5. River Plate
    46' River Plate subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Armani · On: S. Beltran
  6. River Plate
    46' River Plate subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Galván · On: K. Paez
  7. River Plate
    52' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    M. Viña

    Handball

  8. Velez Sarsfield
    64' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    F. Monzón

    Foul

  9. Velez Sarsfield
    64' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Monzón · On: B. Romero
  10. Velez Sarsfield
    65' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Robertone · On: R. Aliendro
  11. River Plate
    66' River Plate subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fausto Vera · On: G. Galoppo
  12. River Plate
    70' River Plate subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: I. Subiabre
  13. Velez Sarsfield
    77' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Lanzini · On: I. Machuca
  14. River Plate
    87' River Plate Card · Yellow Card
    Gonzalo Montiel

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Velez Sarsfield River Plate
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 61% 78%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 321 567
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 196 444
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Lanzini's early goal (6') set the tone for Velez Sarsfield's defensive strategy, frustrating River Plate throughout the match.
  • ▸ River Plate's yellow cards to Paulo Díaz and Gonzalo Montiel, along with multiple substitutions, disrupted their rhythm and momentum.