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The match was held in C.A. Mitre Stadium on 9 July 1954 (almost two years both teams won their respective editions due to organizational problems), and ended 1–1 after extra time). As a playoff was never held, both teams were crowned champions of the competition.
The Liga Cultural had won the Copa de la República in December 1952 after defeating Liga de Pergamino (from the homonymous partido of Buenos Aires Province) 2–1 in the final held at C.A. Belgrano Stadium in Córdoba. achieving their second Campeonato de la República title.
A River Plate team of 1954
On the other hand, River Plate, coached by José María Minella, had won the Primera División title in 1952 with 40 points in 30 matches played. Some players that had been part of legendary team La Máquina (such as Ángel Labruna, and Félix Loustau) were still part of the squad. Uruguayan striker Walter Gómez (who was in River since 1945) had consolidated as a keyplayer in the offensive line along with Labruna and Loustau.
C.A. Mitre Stadium, venue
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Liga Cultural
