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River Plate vs Independiente Rivadavia match
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The gist
River Plate host Independiente Rivadavia in the Liga Profesional on Sep 6, 2026, 6:15 PM. The match also pauses in the 10th minute for a minute's applause honoring Lionel Messi.
Background
River Plate have had a difficult run, including elimination from the Copa Sudamericana and inconsistent league form, leaving them mid-table in the Clausura standings. Independiente Rivadavia, meanwhile, have shown resilience with recent draws and a win. The match is part of the Argentine Liga Profesional, and all Argentine football matches this weekend will pause in the 10th minute to applaud Lionel Messi, following his decision that saddened fans.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2024Independiente Rivadavia beat River Plate 2-1 at home in the Liga Profesional.
- Oct 25, 2025The sides met in the Copa Argentina, finishing 0-0.
- Mar 3, 2026Independiente Rivadavia hosted River Plate in the Liga Profesional, ending 1-1.
- Sep 3, 2026AFA confirmed all Argentine matches would pause in the 10th minute for a minute's applause for Messi.
- Sep 6, 2026River Plate host Independiente Rivadavia at the Monumental, with kick-off at 6:15 PM local time.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- AFA confirmed that every match in all categories across Argentina will stop on the tenth minute for a full minute of applause for Messi.
- Public
- Messi's decision saddened Argentine fans and many around the world.