 The match was against Independiente, River Plate won 2–1.During his time at River Plate, he played alongside stars such as José Manuel Moreno, Félix Loustau, Adolfo Pedernera, Ángel Labruna and the young Alfredo Di Stéfano.He won seven national Championship trophies in 1945, 1947, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956 and 1957.