The “Millionaire” sank into a well that cannot leave when the time of penalty definitions is coming. The incredible number of erroneous auctions and the historical statistical lapidary. Several years have passed since the last batch he could win.
River again add another paper, now in the final of the International Super Cup facing Workshops. After almost kicking the arch in 120 minutes and leaving 0-0, he fell 3-2 in the definition by penalties and gave the Cordoba team the first local title in its history.
Several incredible things happened in the penalty shootout: Franco Armani He was able to redeem and stop two auctions, but the players of River erred 4 of 6 shots! (Only one of them was stopped by the rival goalkeeper). In fact, Colidio He had the title on his feet, but made the most disappointing possible auction. Then, Lanzini He was wrong to the arch.
The historical data is alarming: River reached the 50 batches of penalties disputed, of which only He won 19falling on 31 opportunities.
The worst for the “millionaire” is that he entered a well that he cannot leave: River He has seven consecutive losses in series from the twelve steps, being the most extensive streak in his history.
The seven batches of penalties in a row that River lost
- vs. Mouth In the quarterfinals of the League Cup 2021
- vs. Mouth In the round of 16 of the Argentine Cup 2021
- vs. Patronage In the quarterfinals of the Argentine Cup 2022
- vs. Inter from Brazil In the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores 2023
- vs. Rosario Central In the quarterfinals of the 2023 League Cup (erred the four shots)
- vs. Temperley In the 16th final of the Argentine Cup 2024
- vs. Workshops In the International Superfinal 2025
When was the last time River won by penalties?
The last time River He managed to win a series of penalties was the July 30, 2019by the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. And it was epic: in Brazilin front of Cruzeiro.
On that occasion, incredibly, all their kickers converted: Nicolás de la Cruz, Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martínez Quarta and Rafael Santos Borré. Besides, Franco Armani He stopped two auctions and was the hero of the night.
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