Bruno Sepúlveda shone, but River Plate took the classic in Banfield

Sepúlveda's display

Bruno Sepúlveda was the soul of Banfield, scoring two goals that made the Florencio Sola Stadium vibrate. However, his effort was not enough to avoid defeat against a River Plate that took advantage of its opportunities and won the classic with a score of 3-2.

The first half began with a clear dominance from River Plate, which took the lead with a goal from Sebastián Driussi in the 32nd minute, followed by a penalty converted by Thiago Almada before halftime. Despite holding 62% of the ball, Banfield failed to capitalize in the first half.

A second half full of drama

The second half started with Banfield determined to turn the situation around. In the 64th minute, Sepúlveda scored a goal that ignited the hopes of the locals. His second goal, in the 84th minute, came at a crucial moment, but it was not enough to change the course of the match.

River Plate, which had been more effective in its shots, found the response with a goal from Ángel Correa in the 69th minute, putting the score at 3-1. The visiting team, although it suffered moments of pressure, managed to maintain the lead until the end.

Statistics that tell the story

Despite Banfield having 62% possession, River Plate's effectiveness was notable. With 18 shots, 8 of which were on target, the visiting team showed clear superiority in attack. In contrast, Banfield, with 13 shots, only managed 5 on target, which highlighted a sterile dominance that did not translate into goals until the end.

The surprising fact is Sepúlveda's performance, who, despite the defeat, received a rating of 8.2, standing out as his team's best player. His double was a reminder of Banfield's potential, although the history of the classic continues to favor River Plate, which has won 11 of the previous 17 encounters.