River Plate suffers fourth consecutive loss, due to defensive error and lack of

River Plate suffers fourth consecutive loss, due to defensive error and lack of offense

River Plate suffered a 1-0 loss to Tigre in the Clausura tournament, extending their losing streak to four games. The team's struggles are attributed to a lack of depth and poor defensive play.

9 Aug 2026

Updated 17 Aug 2026 By Julián Espinosa · senior correspondent

River Plate continues to struggle

"It's a critical moment", said captain Nicolás Otamendi, minutes after River's fourth consecutive loss in the Clausura tournament, all 1-0. The debutants Ortega and Andrada didn't shine in the poor general context, but River couldn't lift anything, neither with name changes nor tactical changes.

Aníbal Moreno's error, losing a ball with forward lines ahead, and the team's offensiveness returned to condemn River, eliminated from the Copa Argentina; last, without points or goals in the Clausura, and with the upcoming Wednesday's commitment against Independiente Santa Fe, Colombia, for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana.

Otamendi critical about the refereeing

TNT Sports Argentina (@TNTSportsAR) August 8, 2026

The captain of River spoke out about the referee's decisions.

River Plate suffers fourth consecutive loss, due to defensive error and lack of offense

Otamendi critical about the refereeing

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