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River Plate defeats Aldosivi to secure playoff position
River Plate defeated Aldosivi 2-0 at the Estadio José María Minella in Mar del Plata during the final round of the Torneo Clausura 2026 regular phase. Goals from Lucas Beltrán, via a penalty following a VAR review, and Ángel Correa secured the victory for the team led by Leonardo Ponzio.
The win allows River Plate to finish fourth in Zone B, ensuring they will play at least the round of 16 at their home stadium. The result also guarantees River Plate a spot in the 2027 Copa Sudamericana.
For Aldosivi, the defeat marks the end of their participation in the Primera División, as the club has officially been relegated to the second tier following their poor performance throughout the season.
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Agustín Auzmendi · Aldosivi · Argentine Football Association · Ariel Pereyra · Asociación del Fútbol Argentino · Belgrano · CONMEBOL · CONMEBOL Libertadores · Estadio Centenario · Estudiantes de La Plata · Gimnasia y Esgrima · Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata