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River beats Barracas Central 1-0 in Apertura 2026 opener
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River Plate started the Apertura 2026 tournament with a narrow 1-0 away win over Barracas Central. Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive header goal early in the second half. Marcelo Gallardo's team dominated the match, though controversy arose over an uncall penalty.
Aldosivi and Barracas Central finished in a goalless draw in their group stage match of the Professional League, played at the José María Minella Stadium in Mar del Plata. The game, held on January 28, 2026, saw a slight edge in possession for Barracas Central, but neither side created clear chances.