In the 2020–21 season, River Plate finished third in Argentina’s Primera División, behind Boca Juniors and champions Colón, showing flashes of brilliance but lacking consistency. Under Marcelo Gallardo, they reached the Copa Libertadores semifinals, where they were eliminated by Palmeiras, falling short of continental glory. This goalkeeper shirt was worn by midfielder Enzo Perez as he played in goal due to a COVID outbreak in the squad, with River winning the game and Perez earning the man of the match award.