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River Plate Edges Out Universitario in Thrilling Libertadores Clash
Lima, April 3, 2025 – River Plate secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Universitario de Deportes in a thrilling CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match at the Estadio Monumental in Lima. The match, officiated by Uruguay’s Gustavo Tejera, was characterized by its intensity and numerous yellow cards.
Pablo Díaz’s 17th-minute goal, assisted by Franco Colidio, proved to be the difference. River Plate dominated possession (59%) and created more scoring chances (10 shots, 4 on target), while Universitario managed 6 shots with 2 on target.
Universitario struggled with discipline, accumulating six yellow cards compared to River Plate’s four. The possession stats, shots on target, and fouls committed show a clear numerical advantage for River Plate. Universitario fought back, but River’s clinical finishing proved decisive. The victory gives River Plate a crucial three points in their Libertadores campaign.
Substitutions universitario: at minute 55 A. Valera came in and Diego Churin went out., at minute 55 J. Velez came in and G. Costa went out., at minute 72 J. Rivera came in and J. Concha went out., at minute 72 P. Reyna came in and J. Carabali went out.
Substitutions river plate: at minute 68 S. Simon came in and F. Mastantuono went out., at minute 68 Miguel Borja came in and S. Driussi went out., at minute 81 G. Pezzella came in and F. Colidio went out., at minute 81 R. Aliendro came in and E. Perez went out., at minute 81 I. Subiabre came in and M. Meza went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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