River Plate 0-1 Barracas Central result, stats and report

Barracas Central claimed a remarkable away win at River Plate, scoring once through a first-half left-foot finish and defending with remarkable discipline to hold out a side that generated 15 shots but converted none of them.

Belgrano produced a memorable away performance at the Estadio Monumental, defeating River Plate 3-2 in a five-goal thriller that sent shockwaves through the Argentine Liga Profesional title race.

River Plate edged past Rosario Central with a 1-0 victory at home, a result that consolidates their position at the top of the Argentine Liga Profesional standings and underlines the fine margins separating the leading sides this season.

River Plate travel to La Plata on Wednesday 29 July with three straight away wins and just one goal conceded on the road in their last five. Gimnasia are improving at home but their defensive record against top-two opposition is the concern. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the patterns that will decide this one.

Barracas Central welcome the Liga Profesional's only winless side to their ground on Wednesday evening, and the structural contrast between these two clubs right now could not be sharper. This is a match where the data tells a clear story, if you know where to look.

River Plate sit second in the Liga Profesional but their home form is far from convincing. Barracas Central travel to El Monumental unbeaten in their last four away matches and they will fancy their chances.

It's match day. River Plate host Rosario Central in the Argentine Liga Profesional on Sunday 17 May 2026. The People's Pundit has everything you need before kick-off.