River Plate faced its third defeat in six appearances in the current tournament, losing 1-0 to Vélez Sarsfield, who scored with a goal from Manuel Lanzini. This loss leaves River Plate in a challenging tenth place in Zone B with just seven points. Meanwhile, Vélez Sarsfield stands at the top of Group A, maintaining an unbeaten record with four wins and two draws.

In addition to the disappointing result, River Plate also suffered another setback with the injury of Ecuadorian player Kendry Páez, who had just come on as a substitute in the second half. He was on the field for only 25 minutes before experiencing severe pain in his shoulder after a fall. Reports from Argentine media indicate that the injury, while unfortunate, is not serious.

Páez is reported to have sustained a grade one acromioclavicular sprain in his left shoulder. The prognosis suggests he will be out of action for about two to three weeks, which means he might miss several crucial matches for River Plate as they seek to improve their standing in the tournament.