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Vélez defeats River 1-0 in sixth matchday of Torneo Apertura 2026
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Vélez Sarsfield beat River Plate 1-0 at Estadio José Amalfitani in the sixth matchday of the Torneo Apertura 2026, with a goal from Manuel Lanzini in the fifth minute of the first half. This loss marks River's third consecutive defeat, deepening their crisis under Marcelo Gallardo. Gallardo's team suffered several injuries during the match.
In the Lanús-Vélez match, goalkeeper Nahuel Losada, already booked, touched the ball outside the penalty area and avoided expulsion. Vélez players demanded a red card from referee Pablo Dóvalo, who showed no sanction.
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Juan Román Riquelme, president of Boca Juniors, met with the squad and technical staff after a 2-1 defeat to Vélez Sarsfield. Coach Claudio Úbeda decided to advance training to this Monday and voiced concerns over the team's performance. The meeting aims to improve ahead of the next match against Platense.