Boca end Coudet's River unbeaten run, win Superclásico at Monumental | OneFootball

Boca made a big statement at the Monumental Stadium, which featured a pitch in very poor condition, and took the Superclásico by beating River 1-0 with a Leandro Paredes penalty.

Xeneize extended its unbeaten run to thirteen matches and ended Millonario’s unbeaten streak, as they had not lost in nine games under their new coach.

River started the match with high, intense pressure that prevented Boca from taking control of the ball and forced them into committing fouls near their own area.

With Kendry Páez on the right, Coudet neutralized Lautaro Blanco and gave Marcelo Weigandt more freedom down the right, although the Xeneize full-back was unable to make the most of it.

In the 18th minute, Sebastián Driussi felt discomfort in his hamstring and asked to be substituted. Maxi Salas came on in his place.

The first half seemed headed for a draw, but Leandro Paredes needed only five minutes to tip the balance. From midfield, acting as the playmaker, he set up Miguel Merentiel one-on-one on two occasions.

On the second of those, La Bestia got his shot away and the ball struck Lautaro Rivero’s outstretched arm. Herrera was called by VAR and, after reviewing the play, awarded a penalty, though he let the defender off the hook, as he should have been sent off.

Paredes himself stepped up to take the spot kick and made it 1-0 for Boca in Núñez.

Coudet reshuffled his team at halftime and looked to pin Boca back, but Boca held firm with a solid Lautaro Di Lollo and could have killed it off on the counterattack.

Merentiel had a couple of chances to extend the lead but lacked precision in front of goal.

Paredes, who had been dealing with a muscle issue, was involved in an altercation with Marcos Acuña that earned both players a yellow card.

In the 72nd minute, the Xeneize captain asked to come off injured and Ander Herrera came on.

Millonario pinned Boca back but failed to truly hurt them, and in the final play of the match they appealed for a penalty on Lucas Martínez Quarta for a shove by Lautaro Blanco.

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