Key Takeaways:
- Boca Juniors secured a 2-0 victory against River Plate in the 15th round of the Clausura
- Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel both found the net for the hosts in front of over 57,000 fans
- Boca claimed their first home win by a two-goal margin over River in 15 years and now lead Group “A” with 26 points
Superclásico Overview
Boca Juniors delivered a masterful performance at La Bombonera, defeating arch-rivals River Plate 2-0 in the headline encounter of the 15th round of the Clausura. With more than 57,000 supporters filling the stadium, the hosts thrilled their faithful with pivotal goals from Exequiel Zeballos in the 45th minute and Miguel Merentiel in the 47th minute. This victory marks Boca’s first home win by a two-goal margin over River Plate in 15 years.
Final del partido. Boca 2 – River 0.#VamosRiver ⚪️🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/l6XbIzLVgJ
— River Plate (@RiverPlate) November 9, 2025
Intense Opening and Decisive Goals
The spectacle began with both sides engaging in a fierce contest from the first whistle. River Plate carved out the initial dangerous opportunities, but Maximiliano Salas and Kevin Castaño were unable to convert their chances. As the first half progressed, Boca steadily increased their attacking impetus and, in added time, Zeballos broke the deadlock. Charging forward with pace, Zeballos found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper; although his first attempt was saved, he struck home on the rebound to grant Boca a 1-0 advantage.
Moments into the second half, Boca doubled their lead. Zeballos accelerated down the left flank, delivering a precise parallel assist to Miguel Merentiel, who slotted the ball into the net, notching his fourth consecutive goal in a Superclásico and extending Boca’s cushion to 2-0.
Key Match Incidents
The clash remained eventful, with Boca awarded a penalty in the 79th minute after Franco Armani fouled Milton Giménez. However, following a VAR review, the penalty decision was rescinded. Despite this, Boca maintained composure to close out the match, justifying their victory both in scoreline and on the balance of play.
Implications for the Standings
With the win, Boca Juniors rise to the summit of Group “A” on 26 points. River Plate’s struggles continue as they endure their fourth defeat in the last five matches, slipping to sixth place in Group “B” of the league.
