Friendly
River defeats Millonarios 1-0 in preseason friendly in Montevideo
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River Plate started 2026 with a 1-0 victory over Millonarios at Montevideo's Gran Parque Central, in the Serie Río de la Plata. The goal came from a penalty converted by Gonzalo Montiel, in a match that allowed debuts for reinforcements and juveniles under Marcelo Gallardo's guidance. Young goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán shone in goal amid Franco Armani's injury.
Colo Colo kicked off its 2026 preseason with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay's Olimpia in Montevideo, but secured a 4-3 victory on penalties thanks to saves by Fernando De Paul, the match's standout player. The goalkeeper stopped two shots and captained the team in its debut under Fernando Ortiz. Arturo Vidal featured as a libero in a back three.
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Boca Juniors is gearing up for its first friendly match of the year against Millonarios, but coach Claudio Úbeda will have to manage without three key starters. The game will take place at La Bombonera as part of preseason preparations. One of the absences stems from a last-minute decision.