Lethal in the area. River Plate faced Colón on Saturday in Santiago del Estero for the Trofeo de Campeones 2021, and Julián Álvarez was responsible for putting 'River' ahead with a 1-0 score.
Julián Álvarez, rumored to leave River Plate for European football in the upcoming month of January, reached Colón's area at 41'. With a subtle touch, after an assist from Santiago Simón, he put the team led by coach Marcelo Gallardo in front.
This match between River and the Santa Fe team is happening because the former won the Liga de Fútbol Profesional a few days ago, while the latter secured their spot by winning the Copa de la Liga Argentina.
Julián Álvarez, key for River against Colón de Santa Fe
Moreover, things wouldn't end there for the 'Muñeco's men at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades.
In the second half, at 58', the same Argentine attacker increased the lead.
For this match, River Plate had a starting eleven composed of Armani; Casco, Martínez, Díaz, Rojas; Zuculini, Palavecino, Fernández; Simón, Paradela, and Julián Álvarez.
On the other side, the Santa Fe team came out with Burian; Meza, Goltz, Bianchi, Delgado; Lertora, Aliendro, Ferreira, Bernardi; Castro, and Farias.