River Plate Secures 2-0 Victory Over Estudiantes in Liga Profesional Clash

River Plate emerged victorious in their Liga Profesional encounter against Estudiantes de La Plata, securing a 2-0 win on November 29, 2024. The match, held at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata, Argentina, was a crucial outing for both teams as they navigate the latter stages of the season.

For River Plate, the victory was a much-needed boost after their recent 2-1 loss to Independiente Rivadavia. Under the guidance of coach Marcelo Gallardo, River Plate is striving to improve their standings and secure a spot in the next Copa Libertadores. The team currently sits in fifth place with 36 points, having scored 31 goals and conceded 18.

Estudiantes, managed by Eduardo Domínguez, had been on a streak of five consecutive draws, including their last match against Rosario Central, which ended 1-1. Despite their efforts, they were unable to break their winless streak against River Plate. Estudiantes is currently in 14th position with 31 points, having scored 26 goals and conceded 24.

The match also marked significant milestones for some River Plate players. Franco Armani, the team’s goalkeeper, reached an important career milestone by participating in this game. Additionally, the encounter saw the return of Enzo Pérez to the pitch alongside Marcelo Gallardo after 767 days, a highly anticipated reunion for River Plate fans.

The game was broadcast live on ESPN Premium, and fans could also follow the match through minute-by-minute updates on the Olé website.