1936 Campeonato Nacional Decider vs Boca Juniors
River Plate's first professional league title came in 1936, clinched with a 2-0 win over Boca Juniors.
The 1936 Campeonato Nacional was the first professional league title for River Plate, decided by a final table. River Plate defeated Boca Juniors 2-0 on December 30, 1936, at Estadio Gasómetro to clinch the championship.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Boca Juniors
- Result
- River Plate Victory (Title Decider)
- Historical significance
- First League Title in Club History
Lore & Background
River Plate's first league title was in 1920 during the amateur era. The 1936 title marked their first in the professional era. The decisive match against Boca Juniors was not a single final but a key fixture that secured the title based on the final table standings.
Reader's Guide
It only confirms that Boca Juniors has won 35 Primera División championships and that River Plate's first league title was in 1920 (amateur era). The 1936 title was River Plate's first in the professional era.
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