River Plate's Grip Slips: Defeat at Atletico Tucuman

River Plate succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Tucuman, losing their lead in Group B of the Argentine Primera Division Clausura. Although a goal by Leandro Diaz was disallowed, Clever Ferreira and Diaz secured the win. River Plate now trails Deportivo Riestra by one point.

River Plate lost their lead in Group B of the Argentine Primera Division Clausura tournament after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Tucuman on Saturday. The match's turning point came early when Leandro Diaz's potential opening goal was disallowed after a VAR review.

However, Clever Ferreira's superb header soon put Tucuman in the lead, a position they solidified after Diaz converted a penalty in the second half. Despite efforts from River Plate's Lautaro Rivero and Giuliano Galoppo, Atletico's goalkeeper Matias Lisandro Mansilla held firm.

Now trailing Deportivo Riestra by a single point, River Plate, managed by Marcelo Gallardo, aims to reclaim the top spot when they face Riestra on September 28.