River Plate made a strong start in the Copa Argentina 2026 by securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Ciudad de Bolívar in their opening match held at the La Pedrera stadium in San Luis. The only goal came from Juan Fernando Quintero, who converted a penalty kick in the 87th minute, ensuring River's place in the next round. This win marks River Plate as the thirteenth team to advance to the round of 32 of this tournament, which features clubs from all levels of Argentine football.

In the next phase, River Plate will face Aldosivi from Mar del Plata, who triumphed over San Miguel with a convincing score of 3-0 earlier in the day. The matchup is highly anticipated as both teams vie for a spot further in the tournament. Additionally, Tigre eliminated Claypole with a 2-0 victory, setting up an interesting showdown against the reigning champions, Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza, in their upcoming match.

Overall, the Copa Argentina 2026 promises to deliver exciting football, as various clubs across different categories compete for the title. River Plate's strong performance against Ciudad de Bolívar highlights their title ambitions this season, and fans are eager to see if they can maintain their momentum against Aldosivi in the upcoming round.