Belgrano truly is a cruel nemesis for River Plate.
The team that was responsible for condemning the Millonario to relegation in 2011 went even further this Sunday (24): Córdoba’s side won the Argentine Championship Apertura over River.
They came from behind to win 3-2 at the Mario Kempes Stadium in front of 50,000 fans.
Securing their first top-flight national title in 121 years of history.
And a place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores group stage.
Platense had already pulled off a surprise by winning the last Apertura and now another underdog has emerged on Argentine soil to celebrate an unprecedented trophy.
There was DRAMA 🔥
Colidio put River ahead in the 18th minute.
The response came soon after, in the 26th minute, through Leonardo Morales.
The Millonario went back in front with Galván (60′).
Victory (and the title) looked only a matter of time.
But Nicolás Fernandez took over. He equalized from the penalty spot (85′) and COMPLETED THE COMEBACK in the 88th minute.
📸 Marcelo Endelli – 2026 Getty Images
Coudet, former Inter and Atlético-MG coach and now in charge of River, was sent off shortly afterwards.
The final substitutions made no impact and the Córdoba side made history.
📸 Marcos Brindicci – 2026 Getty Images
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