Paredes tears down the walls of the Monumental in Boca's victory

Boca Juniors claimed a hard‑fought 1‑0 win over River Plate in a Superclásico that grew increasingly intense and chaotic as it unfolded. The match opened cautiously before turning on a key moment: referee Dario Herrera awarded a penalty for a Lautaro Rivero handball after Miguel Merentiel’s shot struck the defender’s arm. Captain Leandro Paredes converted, imposing control on a derby defined by tension and narrow margins. River pushed late and protested fiercely when Herrera ignored a potential penalty for a push by Lautaro Blanco on Lucas Martínez Quarta, a decision that appeared at least worthy of VAR review.

Eduardo Coudet’s side struggled tactically, unable to match Boca’s structure or Paredes’ command in midfield, while Lautaro Di Lollo delivered a standout defensive display. The Monumental offered a spectacular pre‑match scene, but River failed to translate the atmosphere into superiority on the pitch, leaving pressure mounting on Coudet after a disappointing showing.