River Plate

River Plate

5th in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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While Brazil is in a low ebb, the country's clubs' domination of the Copa Libertadores continues apace -- at the expense of the rest of South America.

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Three players were sent off as Real Madrid beat River Plate in a hostile 'Youth Club World Cup' quarterfinal clash in Córdoba, Spain on Saturday, with both teams facing off at the final whistle.

Collection Collection

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Coach Xabi Alonso said that he "won't look for excuses" after Real Madrid's hurried pre-season, while confirming that new arrival Franco Mastantuono could feature when the team host Osasuna on Tuesday.

Real Madrid unveil Franco Mastantuono Real Madrid unveil Franco Mastantuono

Franco Mastantuono is presented at Real Madrid's training ground.

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Franco Mastantuono has admitted a phone call from Xabi Alonso helped him choose Real Madrid over Paris Saint-Germain.

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Laurens: Huge failure for River Plate to be eliminated at CWC group stage Laurens: Huge failure for River Plate to be eliminated at CWC group stage

Julien Laurens explains why he thinks River Plate's exit from the FIFA Club World Cup is a "huge failure" for the club.

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Monterrey are through to the round of 16 at River Plate's expense, while Mamelodi Sundowns bowed out with many admirers. Here's what you need to know from Wednesday's Club World Cup action.

Argentine LPF Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Deportivo Riestra 13 +9 27
2 Lanús 13 +6 26
3 Vélez Sarsfield 13 +10 25
4 Rosario Central 12 +8 24
5 River Plate 13 +8 21
6 San Lorenzo 13 +1 19
7 San Martín (San J.. 13 -1 17
8 Atlético Tucumán.. 13 -1 15
9 Sarmiento (Junín).. 12 -4 15
10 Instituto (Córdob.. 13 -5 15
11 Talleres (Córdoba.. 13 -5 14
12 Gimnasia La Plata 13 -8 13
13 Platense 12 -6 11
14 Godoy Cruz Antoni.. 13 -7 10
15 Independiente 12 -7 6
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Miguel Borja 5 16 1
11 Facundo Colidi.. 4 14 0
19 Sebastián Driu.. 3 13 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Maximiliano Sa.. 3 16 1
4 Gonzalo Montie.. 3 12 1
9 Miguel Borja 1 16 5