Match report

River Plate Defeats Banfield 3-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

River Plate
River Plate
3–1
FT
Banfield
Banfield
Feb 26, 2026

River Plate secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Banfield in a Liga Profesional Argentina clash, bolstering their position in the standings. Goals from Lucas Martínez Quarta, Sebastián Driussi, and Joaquín Freitas ensured River Plate's dominance, despite M. Méndez's effort for Banfield.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: River Plate 3–1 Banfield
  • • Lucas Martínez Quarta scored first for River Plate at the 13th minute
  • • M. Méndez equalized for Banfield at the 45th minute, but a VAR decision later nullified the goal
  • • Sebastián Driussi and Joaquín Freitas scored subsequent goals for River Plate
  • • M. Méndez received a yellow card at the 83rd minute for arguing with the referee

Lineups

River Plate

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 S. Beltran (G)
  • 29 G. Montiel (D)
  • 28 L. Martinez Quarta (D)
  • 13 L. Rivero (D)
  • 31 F. Gonzalez (D)
  • 15 Fausto Vera (M)
  • 6 A. Moreno (M)
  • 38 I. Subiabre (M)
  • 9 S. Driussi (M)
  • 26 T. Galvan (M)
  • 35 J. Freitas (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 F. Jaroszewicz
  • 16 F. Bustos
  • 21 M. Acuna
  • 18 M. Vina
  • 17 P. Diaz
  • 34 Giuliano Galoppo
  • 22 K. Castano
  • 19 K. Paez
  • 39 S. Lencina
  • 7 M. Salas
  • 32 A. Ruberto
  • 11 F. Colidio

Banfield

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Sanguinetti (G)
  • 24 S. Lopez (D)
  • 2 D. Arboleda (D)
  • 14 S. Vittor (D)
  • 27 I. Abraham (D)
  • 10 L. Gomez (M)
  • 21 L. Villegas (M)
  • 35 N. Pais (M)
  • 7 L. Pinero (M)
  • 17 T. Perrotta (F)
  • 16 M. Mendez (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Santilli
  • 29 J. Iribarren
  • 6 N. Meriano
  • 20 T. Adoryan
  • 33 N. Moreno
  • 8 L. Rios
  • 11 F. Alvarez
  • 30 F. Anselmo
  • 22 R. Auzmendi
  • 77 T. Rodriguez
  • 9 B. Sepulveda
  • 40 D. Zalazar

Timeline

  1. River Plate
    13' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Martínez Quarta · Assist: I. Subiabre
  2. Banfield
    45'+2 Banfield Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Méndez
  3. Banfield
    45' Banfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Méndez · Assist: T. Perrotta
  4. River Plate
    46' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Driussi
  5. Banfield
    58' Banfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Villegas · On: T. Adoryan
  6. Banfield
    58' Banfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Gómez · On: D. Zalazar
  7. River Plate
    58' River Plate Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Freitas · Assist: T. Galván
  8. River Plate
    63' River Plate subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Subiabre · On: K. Paez
  9. River Plate
    66' River Plate subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Freitas · On: A. Ruberto
  10. Banfield
    69' Banfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Vittor · On: N. Meriano
  11. Banfield
    69' Banfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Piñero · On: N. Moreno
  12. River Plate
    76' River Plate subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Moreno · On: G. Galoppo
  13. River Plate
    76' River Plate subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Driussi · On: S. Lencinas
  14. Banfield
    77' Banfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Perrotta · On: R. Auzmendi
  15. Banfield
    83' Banfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Méndez

    Argument

  16. Banfield
    86' Banfield Card · Yellow Card
    T. Adoryan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat River Plate Banfield
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 65%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 538 276
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 4
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 437 180
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 14 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ River Plate's early goal by Lucas Martínez Quarta set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Banfield from the start.
  • ▸ Sebastián Driussi's goal in the second half reestablished River Plate's lead after Banfield briefly leveled the score, proving crucial in securing the victory.