Club Atletico River Plate opened their Argentina Liga B campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Union Vecinal Munro 85–73 at home on June 5, 2026. The victory at the Estadio Monumental’s basketball annex gave the Millonarios a strong start in the second‑tier national competition, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and a lockdown defensive stretch in the second half.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, River Plate controlled the tempo, using their size advantage to dominate the painted area. The home side shot 47% from the field and outrebounded Munro 42–31, including 13 offensive boards that led to 16 second‑chance points. Union Vecinal Munro, meanwhile, kept the contest close in the first half thanks to red‑hot perimeter shooting, hitting 8 of 16 three‑point attempts before the break.

Key Moments

• First quarter surge: River Plate opened with a 14–4 run, capitalizing on three early turnovers by Munro’s backcourt.
• Second‑half separation: After Munro trimmed the deficit to 48–46 midway through the third quarter, River Plate answered with a 15–2 spurt, fueled by fast‑break baskets and two steals that led to dunks.
• Free‑throw clinic: In the final four minutes, River Plate converted 10 of 11 free throws to ice the game, finishing 22‑of‑28 from the stripe (78.6%).

Standout Performers

Sebastián Roldán led all scorers with 24 points (9‑of‑16 shooting) and added 8 rebounds for River Plate. Point guard Lautaro Giménez orchestrated the offense with 11 assists against only two turnovers, also chipping in 13 points. For Union Vecinal Munro, forward Matías Correa poured in 21 points (5‑of‑8 from deep), while center Federico Lamas grabbed 10 boards but was limited to 8 points by constant double‑teams.

Tactical Story

River Plate head coach Marcelo Díaz adjusted his defense after halftime, switching to a 2‑3 zone that neutralized Munro’s pick‑and‑pop game. The visitors managed only 25 points in the second half and committed 7 turnovers in the fourth quarter alone. River Plate’s transition offense thrived, scoring 22 fast‑break points, many generated by Giménez’s outlet passes.

Season & Table Impact

The win moves River Plate to 1‑0 in Liga B Group 3, placed second on points differential behind leaders Atlético Lanús. Union Vecinal Munro falls to 0‑1, but showed promise with a deep bench that contributed 28 points. The two sides will meet again in the return fixture on July 12 in Munro.