Leandro Paredes converted a penalty in the first half and guaranteed Boca Juniors’ 1-0 victory over River Plate, away from home, in the Argentine Superclásico played this Sunday (19).
The result ended the rival’s nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions. , which now sees the team second in Apertura Group B with 26 points.
Boca Juniors moved up to third place in Group A, adding 24 points after the triumph. The classic had an intense atmosphere and packed stands at the Mâs Monumental Stadium.
In a balanced first half, he safely converted the penalty shortly before half-time. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review indicated that Lautaro Rivero had touched a hand inside the area.
River had possession, but didn’t convert it into chances
River started better and created the first opportunities, but suffered an early blow with the departure due to injury of striker Sebastián Driussi, which reduced the team’s offensive power throughout the match.
After half-time, Boca almost doubled when Santiago Ascacíbar forced goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán to make a great save. After that, the visitors reduced the pace and began to manage the advantage.
River pressed in search of the equalizer and maintained an offensive presence, but had difficulty transforming possession into clear chances. At the same time, Boca remained dangerous on counterattacks.
In the final minutes, the home team asked for a penalty in stoppage time, but the referee ordered it to continue without VAR intervention, confirming Boca’s minimal victory in the classic.
