River Plate

River Plate

Veteran defender Nicolás Otamendi signs with boyhood club River Plate Veteran defender Nicolás Otamendi signs with boyhood club River Plate

Veteran defender Nicolás Otamendi has signed a contract with River Plate to return to the Argentine league as a free agent from Benfica.

River Plate expanding iconic Monumental to hold 101,000 fans River Plate expanding iconic Monumental to hold 101,000 fans

River Plate has announced a massive expansion of the Monumental Stadium, increasing its capacity to 101,000 spectators in a move that will make it one of the largest soccer venues in the world.

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Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono: Criticism makes me stronger Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono: Criticism makes me stronger

Real Madrid teenage playmaker Franco Mastantuono said the criticism he has received in recent months has only made him stronger.

Modern classics: 25 of the best kits from the 21st century Modern classics: 25 of the best kits from the 21st century

As we say goodbye to 2025, we've assembled 25 of the best original kit designs worn by top clubs from around the world since the year 2000.

Messi Cup won by River Plate who defeated Atlético Madrid Messi Cup won by River Plate who defeated Atlético Madrid

River Plate defeated Atlético Madrid 2-0 in the final of the Messi Cup, with a well-taken brace from Bruno Cabral in Miami.

Messi Cup How to watch, which clubs are playing, what is it? Messi Cup How to watch, which clubs are playing, what is it?

From Dec. 9, young players from a number of high profile clubs will feature in Florida in a new tournament.

Men's soccer rivalries to know: El Clásico, Manchester Derby Men's soccer rivalries to know: El Clásico, Manchester Derby

From El Clásico to Manchester Derby, here are some of the most notable men's rivalries in soccer around the world.

Strong national team, strong league? Not in Argentina, Brazil Strong national team, strong league? Not in Argentina, Brazil

While Brazil is in a low ebb, the country's clubs' domination of the Copa Libertadores continues apace -- at the expense of the rest of South America.

Tempers and tackles abound in heated Real Madrid U18 clash Tempers and tackles abound in heated Real Madrid U18 clash

Three players were sent off as Real Madrid beat River Plate in a hostile 'Youth Club World Cup' quarterfinal clash in Córdoba, Spain on Saturday, with both teams facing off at the final whistle.

How clubs got their colors: soccer's historic, iconic jerseys How clubs got their colors: soccer's historic, iconic jerseys

How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.

Argentine LPF Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Estudiantes de La.. 16 +12 31
2 Boca Juniors 16 +13 30
3 Vélez Sarsfield 16 +6 28
4 Talleres (Córdoba.. 16 +4 26
5 Independiente 16 +4 24
6 Lanús 16 +3 24
7 San Lorenzo 16 0 22
8 Unión (Santa Fe) 16 +4 21
9 Instituto (Córdob.. 16 0 21
10 Defensa y Justici.. 16 -3 19
11 Gimnasia (Mendoza.. 16 -8 19
12 Platense 16 -5 16
13 Central Córdoba (.. 16 -10 16
14 Newell's Old Boys 16 -12 15
15 Deportivo Riestra 16 -7 11
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
29 Gonzalo Montie.. 4 14 1
9 Sebastián Driu.. 4 12 0
11 Facundo Colidi.. 3 12 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
6 Aníbal Moreno 2 16 0
38 Ian Subiabre 2 16 1
10 Juan Fernando .. 2 12 2