River Plate secured a professional 1-0 away victory against Barracas Central in the Argentine Division 1 on January 25, 2026. In a match where the result was more important than the performance, the league giants ground out a narrow win at the Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia. The only goal of the game came in the first half from a moment of individual quality, a low driven shot from outside the area that gave the Barracas goalkeeper no chance. River Plate controlled possession for large periods but struggled to create many clear-cut chances against a disciplined and deep-lying Barracas defense. The home team offered little threat going forward, allowing River to see out the game comfortably. The victory allowed River Plate to keep pace at the top of the league table, applying pressure on their title rivals. The Barracas coach praised his team's defensive organization but admitted they lacked ambition in attack.