Tigre Bounces Back at Home
In a match played on August 8, 2026 at the Estadio José Dellagiovanna in Victoria, Buenos Aires, Tigre secured a vital 1-0 victory over River Plate in the fourth round of the Torneo Clausura 2026 (Zone B). The win lifted Tigre to 7 points, placing them third in the group, while River remains at the bottom with zero points after four matches and is the only team yet to score a goal in the tournament.
The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Ignacio Russo pounced on a costly mistake by River's midfielder Aníbal Moreno. Russo, who had already scored twice against River in the Apertura, coolly lifted the ball over goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán to give Tigre their first home win since February.
The Costly Error
At 33 minutes into the second half, Moreno received the ball in midfield and hesitated under pressure from Jabes Saralegui, who stole it and set up Russo. The 25-year-old forward outpaced defender Lucas Martínez Quarta and chipped the ball over the advancing keeper, sealing the match for Tigre.
This result is a relief for Tigre, who had not won at home in over six months. The team will now turn their attention to the Copa Sudamericana, where they face Montevideo City Torque next Wednesday.
Match Details
- Date: August 8, 2026
- Stadium: José Dellagiovanna (Victoria, Argentina)
- Goal: Ignacio Russo (78')
- Referee: Andrés Gariano
- Competition: Torneo Clausura 2026 – Round 4 (Zone B)
River Plate's Alarming Slide
Under coach Eduardo Coudet, River Plate is enduring one of its worst stretches in recent memory. The team has now lost six consecutive matches across all competitions, with their last victory coming on May 16, 2026, against Rosario Central in the semifinals of the Torneo Apertura.
Despite high-profile signings, including the arrival of Thiago Almada for $20 million, the squad has failed to click. Captain Nicolás Otamendi acknowledged the severity of the situation after the match. River now faces a tough test in the Copa Sudamericana, traveling to Colombia to face Independiente Santa Fe on August 13.
For international readers: River Plate is one of Argentina's most successful clubs, based in Buenos Aires, with a massive fanbase. Tigre, from the northern suburbs, is a smaller club but has been competitive in recent years. The Torneo Clausura is the second half of the Argentine league season, following the Apertura.
River Plate Player Ratings
| Player | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago Beltrán | 5 | Little to do, beaten on the only clear chance. |
| Gonzalo Montiel | 4 | Struggled to influence the game, poor with the ball. |
| Nicolás Otamendi | 6 | Busy night, made important cover tackles. |
| Lucas Martínez Quarta | 3 | Easily beaten by Russo for the goal. |
| Francisco Ortega | 6 | Promising debut, showed energy on the left. |
| Tobías Andrada | 6 | Best of River, solid positioning and distribution. |
| Aníbal Moreno | 2 | Disastrous under pressure, gave away the decisive goal. |
| Joaquín Freitas | 5 | Effort but out of position on the right wing. |
| Ángel Correa | 5 | Showed flashes of class, but no end product. |
| Tomás Galván | 3 | Invisible for long stretches, failed to impact. |
| Lucas Beltrán | 4 | Moved well but isolated up front. |
Source: TyC Sports