River Plate's Stunning Superclásico Victory: A Night to Remember
Published by Luis Francisco Orozco, April 27, 2025
Okay, so you know the Superclásico? River Plate versus Boca Juniors? It's HUGE. The atmosphere at El Monumental in Núñez? Electric. Absolutely insane. And let me tell you, this one was a thriller. River pulled off a nail-biting 2-1 win, and honestly, it’s a game that’ll be talked about for years. A big reason why? A seventeen-year-old kid named Franco Mastantuono. Seriously.
Mastantuono's Moment of Magic
First off, Boca's manager, Fernando Gago, made a wild tactical decision. He went with a three-man defense. Against River's attack? It kinda felt like watching a slow-motion trainwreck. Then, BAM! Twenty-five minutes in, Mastantuono steps up to a free kick – from almost 30 meters out – and curls it in like it's nothing. It was pure Messi magic, leaving Agustín Marchesín, Boca's keeper, utterly helpless. I mean, seriously, who saw that coming? This kid just became the youngest River Plate player EVER to score against Boca. Goosebumps, people, goosebumps.
A Back-and-Forth Battle Royale
After that goal, River was on fire. They were all over Boca. Marchesín was pulling off miracle saves left and right. But Boca fought back. They eventually equalized through Miguel Merentiel – a defensive blunder by Germán Pezzella gifted them that one. The rest of the first half was absolute chaos. Non-stop action. It was like a heavyweight boxing match. And then, right before the whistle, Sebastián Driussi popped up with a crucial goal for River to put them back in the lead. The second half was tenser, but neither team could really break through again.
More Than Just a Win
This win extends River Plate’s unbeaten streak to eight games under Marcelo Gallardo. Boca’s still leading the Torneo Betano 2025, but this victory? It's a massive statement. It shows just how strong River is becoming, and it seriously challenged Boca's dominance. For Mastantuono, though? This was his coming-out party. The kid is ridiculously talented. He’s already got scouts from Europe buzzing. Is he the next big thing? It certainly looks that way.
What's Next?
The Superclásico never disappoints, and this one? It was epic. River's cruising now, but Boca will need to regroup after their first loss in weeks. As for Mastantuono, all eyes are on him. The kid's a phenomenon, and this match is a testament to the enduring intensity of this rivalry and the incredible young talent coming up in Argentine football. What a night!
