Club Atlético River Plate falls to Gimnasia in the 2026 Clausura Club Atlético River Plate suffered another defeat in the 2026 Clausura Tournament, losing 1-0 to Gimnasia de La Plata at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium. Alexis Steimbach's first-half goal was enough for the Lobo to secure the three points. With this result, River records its third consecutive loss and remains in 14th place with 0 points, 0 goals scored, and 1 conceded (-1 goal difference). ## What happened in the match? Gimnasia controlled the game from the start. Alexis Steimbach, the match's standout player, scored the only goal at the 25-minute mark. River, with changes to the starting lineup including the debut of Ángel Correa, failed to create any real danger in front of the opponent's goal. Eduardo Coudet's team continues to struggle to find its best form. ## Why does it matter for River? This defeat deepens River's crisis, as the team has not won since May 27 (3-0 against Blooming in the Sudamericana). The team is 6 points behind leader Argentinos JRS and needs to react quickly to avoid complications in the fight for international tournaments. ## What's next for the Millionaires? River must recover quickly. The next match will be crucial to avoid a fourth consecutive loss. Coach Coudet will look for solutions to improve the team's offensive performance and avoid further disappointments.