In the match of the semifinals of the Torneo Apertura 2025, River secured a victory over San-Martin with a score of 2:0. The goals were scored by Miguel Ángel Borja and Franco Mastantuono. In the first half, River displayed a good attacking game, however, the lack of effectiveness in finishing the attacks did not allow the team to open the scoring.
In the second half, the team of Marcelo Gallardo returned to the field with a new strategy, maintaining a high tempo and precise finishes. In the 10th minute, River managed to score the first goal.
With this victory, "Millonarios" took third place in Group B. Despite a strong performance, the hosts could not create clear moments to change the score. At that time, River conducted successful attacks and finished them successfully.
Among River's lineup, players such as Gonzalo Martínez, Manuel Lanzini, and Matías Kranevitter were also noted. San-Martin featured the following lineup: Matías Borgoño, Alejandro Molina, Rodrigo Caseres, Esteban Burgos, Leonel Dante Alvares, Nicolás Pelaitai, Marco Jakobellis, Nicolás Uotson, Juan Ignacio Cavaliero, Tomás Fernandeis, and Federico Anselmi.
The final score of 2:0 in favor of River reflects the superiority of the team over their opponent on the field.
