Mission accomplished: River sealed early qualification for the knockouts | OneFootball

On a decisive Sunday, River Plate took a major step forward in the 2026 Apertura Tournament by defeating Racing Club 2-0 at the Cilindro de Avellaneda. The goals from Facundo Colidio and Sebastián Driussi not only extended Eduardo Coudet’s unbeaten run, but also mathematically secured the “Millonario” a spot in the round of 16 ahead of schedule.

Qualification secured and full focus ahead

Although at first all eyes were only on the result, the combination of points and the direct clashes between their pursuers (such as Racing, Sarmiento, Tigre, and Huracán) guarantees that River can no longer fall out of the qualification spots with three matchdays remaining. With 26 points, the team sits second in Zone B and will now aim to finish as high as possible in order to host its playoff series at the Monumental Stadium.

What’s next: Cup and Superclásico

With their first domestic objective already in the bag, the coaching staff can now manage workloads ahead of a high-intensity week:

In Núñez, the mood is optimistic: with qualification already secured, the team heads into the clash against its eternal rival in top form and with the peace of mind of already being in the knockout rounds.

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