River Plate Wins Fourth Copa Libertadores Title
Dramatic Final Ends in a 5-3 Aggregate Victory
Buenos Aires, Argentina - December 9, 2018
River Plate defeated rivals Boca Juniors in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final on aggregate score of 5-3, capturing their fourth title in the competition. The second leg of the final, played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, saw River Plate triumph 3-1 over their archrivals.
The match was a tense and evenly contested affair, with both teams having chances to win. River Plate took the lead in the first half through a goal from Lucas Pratto, but Boca Juniors equalized in the second half through a goal from Dario Benedetto. However, River Plate regained the lead in the 68th minute through a goal from Juan Fernando Quintero, and they sealed the victory in the 78th minute through a goal from Gonzalo Martinez.
The victory is a major triumph for River Plate, who have now won the Copa Libertadores more times than any other Argentine club. It is also a significant achievement for manager Marcelo Gallardo, who has now won three Copa Libertadores titles with River Plate.
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