River Plate and Racing Club finished 1–0 on 2026-10-26 in the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol, according to the ESPN match record.
River Plate scored the only goal in the first half and protected that lead without extending it. There was no second goal to provide insurance, leaving Racing one finish away from a draw until the end. The result combines an earlier breakthrough with the separate task of preserving a narrow advantage.
How the score developed
The event log records: Lautaruo Rivero at 33' for River Plate. Goal timings and event data.
The numbers behind the score
The match statistics list possession at 49.4% for River Plate and 50.6% for Racing Club. The home side attempted 12 shots, with 5 on target; the visitors attempted 9, with 3 on target.
Recent context in the competition
River Plate beat Belgrano (Córdoba) 3–0 on 2026-10-19, according to the previous match record.
Racing Club drew with Independiente 1–1 on 2026-10-18, according to the previous match record.
Result and event source: ESPN, match dated 2026-10-26; data checked on 26 October 2026. The cover is an original Hala Kora editorial illustration, not a photograph of the match.