Club Atlético River Plate secured a important victory this weekend, defeating Independiente Rivadavia 3-1 to climb the annual standings of Argentina's Liga Profesional. The win, achieved with a penalty from Montiel and a double from Tomás Galván, marks the team's second consecutive triumph and places them seventh overall with 39 points.
Where does River Plate stand in the annual table?
The victory over Independiente Rivadavia allowed River Plate to climb to seventh place in the annual table, which combines all teams' campaigns. With 39 points, the team from Núñez remains in a qualification spot for the Copa Sudamericana. The fight for a direct berth in the Copa Libertadores, however, remains wide open. River Plate sits five points behind Vélez, who hold third place, in a battle that involves several clubs.
In the more immediate context of the Torneo Clausura, River Plate is in Zone B and is tied on 9 points with Atlético Tucumán, though they currently sit ninth in their group on goal difference. This picture fits into a season where the team, according to verified data as of September 7, 2026, holds ninth place in the Liga Profesional standings with 10 points from 8 games, having scored 10 goals and conceded 9.
What do the three points mean for the campaign?
The three points are vital for the international qualification objective. "River won!" exclaimed Marcelo Carroll, summing up the relief after the result. This positive streak comes at an important time, as the team shows recent form of 3 wins and 2 draws in its last five outings, including a three-game winning run. The most recent of those was the 3-1 result on September 6.
Consistency will be key in the coming weeks. River Plate faces a demanding schedule, with a classic against Boca Juniors at La Bombonera on matchday 15 already on the horizon. To stay in the fight, the team needs to keep adding points, something fans can track on our fixtures page.
What is the team's next challenge?
The journey doesn't stop. The next hurdle is a direct duel against one of its rivals in the table. River Plate will visit Atlético Tucumán on September 12. This opponent currently occupies fourth place in the standings, making the match a important opportunity to close the gap and keep the pressure on the teams above.
A win there would not only add three valuable points but also improve the team's position in Zone B of the Clausura, where they are currently level on points with Tucumán. The squad, whose details can be checked on the squad page, will look to extend its good run in a tough away setting. The next stop is the Estadio Monumental José Fierro, where River Plate will attempt to take another firm step in their season.
