River vs. Blooming, live: minute-by-minute of the Copa Sudamericana match

River Plate faces Blooming in the Copa Sudamericana, with the Argentine club needing just one point to guarantee direct qualification to the round of 16 as group leaders. The match is being played at the Monumental stadium, which is expected to be at approximately 65% capacity, potentially the lowest attendance since the stadium's expansion, attributed to cold weather and recent disappointment.

The team is donning a special jersey for their 125th anniversary, featuring the club's original crest and a classic collar design, omitting usual sponsors. This commemorative kit marks a significant milestone for the club.

River Plate has controlled possession throughout the early stages of the game, pinning Blooming back in their own half. However, they have lacked the clinical edge to break the deadlock. A significant opportunity arose when Maxi Salas took responsibility for a penalty kick in the 9th minute after Tomás Galván was fouled. Unfortunately, Salas's shot struck the left post, leaving the score at 0-0.

Despite creating several promising chances, particularly through Meza's play, River Plate has been hampered by inaccuracies in their attempts to bypass opponents. The team's coach, Eduardo Coudet, received a mixed reaction from the crowd, with both applause and whistles, following a recent 3-2 loss to Belgrano in the Apertura tournament. Several players also faced boos, while the goalkeeper Beltrán received applause.