River Plate

River Plate

1st in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol

River Plate fans shocked by big bulge in giant statue of club legend Marcelo Gallardo River Plate fans shocked by big bulge in giant statue of club legend Marcelo Gallardo

River Plate fans were shocked to see the 26-foot-tall statue of club legend Marcelo Gallardo be even more exaggerated in one particular area.

River Plate-Boca Juniors marred by seven stoppage-time red cards after mass brawl River Plate-Boca Juniors marred by seven stoppage-time red cards after mass brawl

The league Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors saw late drama as seven red cards were brandished as a result of a mass brawl.

Marcelo Gallardo left River Plate a legend. Will a European club take a flyer on 'Napoleon' as a coach? Marcelo Gallardo left River Plate a legend. Will a European club take a flyer on 'Napoleon' as a coach?

Marcelo Gallardo is a rare example of a coach who stayed with a club for a long time. Can his success at River Plate now lead to Europe?

Copa Libertadores group stage kicks off and Brazilian clubs aim to dominate once more Copa Libertadores group stage kicks off and Brazilian clubs aim to dominate once more

The Brazilian sides have been the main force in the Copa Libertadores in recent years, so can a upstart club from anywhere else make a run?

Former Bayern Munich, Man City defender Martin Demichelis to coach River Plate Former Bayern Munich, Man City defender Martin Demichelis to coach River Plate

Former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis said on Monday he will take over from Marcelo Gallardo as coach of River Plate.

Boca to cheer for River? Racing want Independiente to win? Argentina's title race has turned wild Boca to cheer for River? Racing want Independiente to win? Argentina's title race has turned wild

The last matchday in Argentina's league could make for some curious alliances among ancient rivals.

River Plate coach Gallardo to leave in December after 8 years River Plate coach Gallardo to leave in December after 8 years

Marcelo Gallardo will leave River Plate when his contract ends in December after more than eight years at the club.

Boca's Copa Libertadores heartbreak, River Plate's struggles ensures Brazilian giants' dominance Boca's Copa Libertadores heartbreak, River Plate's struggles ensures Brazilian giants' dominance

Five Brazilian teams are left to fight for the Copa Libertadores title, along with three Argentines -- but River and Boca are not among them.

Copa Libertadores providing drama galore, but the big clubs cruising toward quarterfinals Copa Libertadores providing drama galore, but the big clubs cruising toward quarterfinals

South America's biggest showcase is back in action as traditional clubs battle to reach the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

Brazilian clubs favourites to progress as Copa Libertadores returns Brazilian clubs favourites to progress as Copa Libertadores returns

The six Brazilian teams have managed to avoid each other as the Copa Libertadores moves into the knockout stage this week.

Manchester City-bound Julian Alvarez scores six goals in River Plate win Manchester City-bound Julian Alvarez scores six goals in River Plate win

Weeks ahead of his move to Manchester City, River Plate forward Julian Alvarez scored six goals in a 8-1 win over Alianza Lima.

Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras, Flamengo dominate while Boca Juniors struggle as group stage continues Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras, Flamengo dominate while Boca Juniors struggle as group stage continues

As the Copa Libertadores group stage reaches it halfway point, the Brazilian sides are once again dominating the competition.

Boca Juniors earn early season bragging rights over River Plate Boca Juniors earn early season bragging rights over River Plate

Two weeks out from the Copa Libertadores group stage, Boca Juniors have proved that they have a template to beat South America's best.

River Plate-Boca Juniors remains Argentina's top show but can they break Brazil's Copa Libertadores hold? River Plate-Boca Juniors remains Argentina's top show but can they break Brazil's Copa Libertadores hold?

Boca Juniors and River Plate remain Argentina's marquee clubs but can either side challenge Brazilian clubs' recent Copa Libertadores dominance?

NYCFC rejects River Plate offer for MLS Golden Boot winner Valentin Castellanos - source NYCFC rejects River Plate offer for MLS Golden Boot winner Valentin Castellanos - source

New York City FC has rejected an offer for Valentin Castellanos from Argentine giants River Plate, a source close to the club confirmed to ESPN.

Atlanta loans Ezequiel Barco to Argentina's River Plate Atlanta loans Ezequiel Barco to Argentina's River Plate

Atlanta United FC has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to River Plate in Argentina's top flight for the 2022 season.

Manchester City complete five-and-a-half year deal for River Plate's Julian Alvarez Manchester City complete five-and-a-half year deal for River Plate's Julian Alvarez

Manchester City have completed the signing of Julian Alvarez from River Plate on a five-and-a-half year deal.

River Plate closing in on loan for Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco - sources River Plate closing in on loan for Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco - sources

River Plate are closing in on acquiring Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco on loan, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Julian Alvarez to Manchester City: River Plate forward set to sign - sources Julian Alvarez to Manchester City: River Plate forward set to sign - sources

Manchester City are close to sealing a deal for River Plate forward Julian Alvarez, sources have told ESPN.

River Plate intensifies interest in NYCFC star, MLS Golden Boot winner Valentin 'Taty' Castellanos - sources River Plate intensifies interest in NYCFC star, MLS Golden Boot winner Valentin 'Taty' Castellanos - sources

River Plate is instensifying its interest in signing New York City FC forward Valentin Castellanos, sources have told ESPN.

Julian Alvarez and Gabriel Barbosa attracting transfer attention in South America Julian Alvarez and Gabriel Barbosa attracting transfer attention in South America

River Plate's Julian Alvarez and Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa are two of the top South American prospects being eyed by European clubs.

River beat Racing to win Argentine league title River beat Racing to win Argentine league title

River Plate beat Racing 4-0 on Thursday to win the Argentine first division with three games to spare.

River Plate close on title to give Marcelo Gallardo the perfect send-off River Plate close on title to give Marcelo Gallardo the perfect send-off

Marcelo Gallardo won the league with River six times as a player but hasn't done it as a manager in seven years. This year, that could change.

River Plate vs. Boca Juniors as fans return is a much-needed boost for Argentine football River Plate vs. Boca Juniors as fans return is a much-needed boost for Argentine football

After 18 months, fans finally return to club football in Argentina this weekend, just as Buenos Aires rivals River Plate and Boca Juniors clash.

Barcelona eye Andrea Pirlo, Marcelo Gallardo as Ronald Koeman replacements - sources Barcelona eye Andrea Pirlo, Marcelo Gallardo as Ronald Koeman replacements - sources

Barcelona continue to seek alternatives to replace Ronald Koeman with former Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo.

Argentine LPF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 River Plate 17 +20 40
2 San Lorenzo 18 +12 35
3 Talleres (Córd.. 18 +15 34
4 Estudiantes de.. 17 +6 31
5 Defensa y Just.. 18 +11 30
6 Rosario Centra.. 17 +5 30
7 Lanús 17 +8 29
8 Belgrano (Córd.. 18 0 28
9 Boca Juniors 18 +6 27
10 Newell's Old B.. 18 +1 26
11 Godoy Cruz Ant.. 18 0 26
12 Sarmiento (Jun.. 18 +3 24
13 Argentinos Jun.. 18 +4 23
14 Platense 18 -3 23
15 Tigre 18 -2 22
16 Barracas Centr.. 18 -4 22
17 Gimnasia La Pl.. 18 -9 22
18 Instituto (Cór.. 17 -7 20
19 Racing Club 17 -7 19
20 Central Córdob.. 17 -7 19
21 Colón (Santa F.. 17 -3 18
22 Independiente 18 -4 18
23 Huracán 17 -5 18
24 Atlético Tucum.. 18 -6 18
25 Vélez Sarsfiel.. 16 +1 17
26 Banfield 17 -10 15
27 Arsenal Sarand.. 18 -12 14
28 Unión (Santa F.. 16 -13 12
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
18 Lucas Beltran 5 16 1
10 Ignacio Fernán.. 4 30 1
21 Ezequiel Barco 4 17 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
20 Milton Casco 4 16 0
36 Pablo Solari 3 12 2
21 Ezequiel Barco 2 17 4