River Plate defeats Racing ahead of Superclásico against Boca Juniors

River Plate secured a 1-0 victory over Racing in the 14th round of the Torneo Clausura, led by a header from Lautaro Rivero following a cross from Ángel Correa. The win moves River to 23 points in Zone B and 52 points in the annual table, strengthening their position for the upcoming playoffs.

During the match, a goal by Correa was disallowed by VAR due to an offside position by Gonzalo Montiel. River also faced a setback when Aníbal Moreno was forced to leave the pitch in the 17th minute due to discomfort.

Both River Plate and Boca Juniors enter their upcoming Superclásico on November 1 at La Bombonera following recent victories. Boca Juniors secured a 1-0 win against Independiente with a late goal by Jagger Herrera. The match remains a critical fixture for playoff qualification and the annual standings.