River Plate

River Plate

5th in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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.

Ex-Man United GK Sergio Romero banned by Boca after fan spat Ex-Man United GK Sergio Romero banned by Boca after fan spat

Boca Juniors have banned their goalkeeper Sergio "Chiquito" Romero for two games as punishment for losing his cool with a club supporter after Saturday's 1-0 loss to River Plate.

What we know (and don't know) about 2025 FIFA Club World Cup What we know (and don't know) about 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

With nine months to go until the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the U.S., the 32 competing teams still have no idea where they will be playing.

South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January South America's top 10 players looking for moves in January

With the summer transfer window now closed, ESPN looks ahead to January and which South Americans will be in high demand by top clubs.

Gallardo returns to River Plate with Libertadores dream Gallardo returns to River Plate with Libertadores dream

River Plate will try to win the Copa Libertadores again because "it is everyone's dream," coach Marcelo Gallardo said on Monday on his return to the South American giants.

Inter Miami adds David Martínez ahead of 2024 Leagues Cup Inter Miami adds David Martínez ahead of 2024 Leagues Cup

Inter Miami CF signed River Plate defender Héctor David Martinez ahead of the 2024 Leagues Cup, including him in the official roster.

San Jose signs River Plate midfielder Hernan Lopez San Jose signs River Plate midfielder Hernan Lopez

The San Jose Earthquakes have signed Godoy Cruz attacking midfielder Hernan Lopez to a DP contract, paying a club record transfer fee of around $6 million, sources confirmed to ESPN,

Have Man City gambled on Echeverri or signed a future star? Have Man City gambled on Echeverri or signed a future star?

Manchester City want Claudio Echeverri almost entirely due to potential rather than achievements. How will the 18-year-old manage expectations?

Transfer Talk: Barcelona interested in River's Echeverri Transfer Talk: Barcelona interested in River's Echeverri

Barcelona look to be the first club that could make a bid on River Plate rising star Claudio Echeverri. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Ex-River Plate icon Gallardo to coach Benzema, Al Ittihad - sources Ex-River Plate icon Gallardo to coach Benzema, Al Ittihad - sources

Marcelo Gallardo has accepted an 18-month contract to coach Karim Benzema, Fabinho and Ngolo Kanté at Al Ittihad, sources told ESPN in Argentina.

Argentine LPF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Vélez Sarsfield 23 +20 44
2 Huracán 23 +12 42
3 Racing Club 23 +12 40
4 Talleres (Córdoba.. 23 +6 39
5 River Plate 23 +13 36
6 Unión (Santa Fe) 23 +2 36
7 Atlético Tucumán.. 23 +1 36
8 Boca Juniors 23 +5 34
9 Independiente 23 +6 33
10 Platense 23 +2 33
11 Instituto (Córdob.. 23 +4 32
12 Deportivo Riestra 23 0 32
13 Belgrano (Córdoba.. 23 +2 31
14 Estudiantes de La.. 23 +2 31
15 Gimnasia La Plata 23 0 29
16 Tigre 23 -2 29
17 Godoy Cruz Antoni.. 23 -2 28
18 San Lorenzo 23 -2 28
19 Central Córdoba (.. 23 -4 28
20 Lanús 23 -6 28
21 Independiente Riv.. 23 -7 28
22 Rosario Central 23 +1 26
23 Argentinos Junior.. 23 -5 26
24 Defensa y Justici.. 23 -7 26
25 Banfield 23 -9 22
26 Sarmiento (Junín).. 23 -10 21
27 Newell's Old Boys 23 -15 21
28 Barracas Central 23 -19 17
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Miguel Borja 10 18 1
11 Facundo Colidi.. 6 18 0
36 Pablo Solari 4 18 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
30 Franco Mastant.. 3 21 1
26 Ignacio Fernán.. 3 16 1
19 Claudio Echeve.. 2 18 2