The River Plate team has experienced a series of unfavorable results in recent matches, both at the national and international levels. In domestic competitions, it has accumulated 10 wins and 17 losses, while in international tournaments, it has achieved 9 victories and has lost 14 times.
Recently, the team led by Marcelo Gallardo suffered seven consecutive defeats, an unprecedented situation in its history. These losses occurred against teams like Boca Juniors in the Copa de la Liga and the Copa Argentina, Patronato in the Copa Argentina, Inter in the Copa Libertadores, Rosario Central in the Copa de la Liga, and Temperley in the Copa Argentina. In total, the team has lost 13 of the last 16 matches played.
Regarding penalties, River Plate has been particularly unfortunate, falling in seven consecutive occasions. Some of the teams that have contributed to this negative streak are Boca Juniors, Patronato, Inter from Brazil, Rosario Central, Temperley, and more recently, Talleres in the final of the 2025 International Supercup.
In the match against Talleres, held in Paraguay, River Plate lost again in penalties by 3-2 after a goalless draw in the 120 minutes of regular time. This marked the team's seventh consecutive defeat in this form of definition. Throughout its history, River has participated in 50 penalty shootouts, with a negative balance of 31 losses and 19 victories in such instances.
