River Plate is leading Vélez Sarsfield 3-1 at halftime at the Monumental stadium during a match for the sixteenth round of the 2025 Apertura Tournament. Sebastián Driussi, Facundo Colidio, and Ignacio Fernández scored for River, while Maher Carrizo scored for Vélez. This match is developing with great intensity and excitement, showcasing a good level of football from both teams.
"We are happy with the performance we are having in this first stage of the match. The players are showing great performance on the field, and that is reflected in the score," commented the River Plate coach at halftime. Vélez, for its part, will look to improve its performance in the second half to try to reverse the result.
With this partial lead, River Plate is projected as the favorite to secure the victory in this match. The audience present at the Monumental stadium is enjoying a vibrant and emotion-filled spectacle. The second half promises to be just as exciting, with both teams fighting to impose their game and take home the three points at stake.
