River Plate's Nightmare Continues: Tigre Capitalizes on a Gift
The team coached by Eduardo Coudet is going through one of the darkest periods in its recent history. In a match corresponding to Matchday 4 of the 2026 Torneo Clausura (Zone B), Tigre secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a glaring error by midfielder Aníbal Moreno.
The Decisive Moment
The match was evenly contested, with few clear chances, until the 33rd minute of the second half. Aníbal Moreno attempted to turn in midfield but was caught off guard by the pressure from Jabes Saralegui. The local forward poked the ball to Ignacio 'Nacho' Russo, who outpaced Lucas Martínez Quarta and finished with a delicate chip over goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán.
With this goal, Russo scored against River for the third time this year (he had already netted twice in the Apertura) and brought his personal tally to 9 goals in 30 matches in the 2026 season.
TyC Sports Player Ratings: A Harsh Assessment
The team's performance was heavily criticized. According to TyC Sports, the lowest-rated player was Aníbal Moreno with a 2, while Tobías Andrada was the standout with a 6.
| Player | Rating | Key Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Tobías Andrada | 6 | River's best player, solid in midfield and looking to link up. |
| Nicolás Otamendi | 6 | Unrewarding work, covering for his defensive partner's lapses. |
| Francisco Ortega | 6 | Impressive debut, attentive to overlapping runs. |
| Santiago Beltrán | 5 | Hardly tested, but beaten on the only shot of the second half. |
| Aníbal Moreno | 2 | Disastrous under pressure, gifted the win to Tigre with his error. |
| Tomás Galván | 3 | Inexplicable start, his presence faded into thin air. |
| Eduardo Coudet | 3 | Disastrous planning and a team that has grown accustomed to losing. |
Otamendi's Outburst and Coudet's Uncertain Future
After the match, Nicolás Otamendi was highly critical of referee Andrés Gariano, who missed a clear penalty by Nahuel Banegas on Ángel Correa in the 35th minute of the first half. 'They are not up to this competition,' the defender fired.
River's situation is alarming: they are the only team in the Torneo Clausura without a single point or goal in four matches. Furthermore, they have accumulated six consecutive defeats and have not won domestically since May 16. Meanwhile, Tigre climbed to third place in Zone B with 7 points and now turn their attention to their Copa Sudamericana clash against Montevideo City Torque.
Sources: Infobae and TyC Sports