River loses in Copa Argentina 2026: Aldosivi advances to octavos

River's loss in the Copa Argentina 2026 to Aldosivi, with a 1-3 score, leaves the Millonario out of the competition. The team led by Israel Damonte will face Independiente Rivadavia in the next round.

What happened?

Aldosivi defeated River with a 3-1 score in the Copa Argentina 2026. Colombian forward Tomás Fernández scored two goals for the Tiburón, while Nicolás Cordero also scored for the team. Rafael Santos Borré scored for River, but it was not enough to avoid the loss.

Why it matters for Argentina?

River's loss in the Copa Argentina 2026 is a tough blow for the team, which faces a series of important matches in the second half of the year. The team led by Israel Damonte must improve its performance to have chances of winning the title.

What comes next?

River will face Barracas Central in the first date of the zone B of the Torneo Clausura 2026. The team will also face the octavos de final of the Sudamericana against the winner of the playoff round between Independiente Santa Fe (Colombia) and Caracas (Venezuela).

Currently, River is on a 5-game winning streak, with a record of 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW) in its last 5 games. Its next match is against Spain on July 19, 2026.

River's loss in the Copa Argentina 2026 is a reminder that the team must improve its performance to have chances of winning the title. The team led by Israel Damonte must work hard to regain the confidence of its fans and have chances of winning the important matches that are coming up.