Editorial
Analysis, previews and chronicles of Argentine football. Long-form notes, data, opinion.
The 0-0 left a clear reading: Huracán controlled possession with 65%, but Atlético Tucumán produced more danger and finished better in terms of what it generated. With no goals, the standout stat was the gap between possession and production.
Vélez's 1-0 win over Independiente can be explained by a slight edge in possession, shots and chances created. T. Aguirre's goal in the 70' ultimately tipped a match that was tight but in which the home side was more efficient.
After the defeat to Rosario Central, River was left battered by a negative streak that has already set an unprecedented mark in its professional history. In that context, Coudet's side must seek an immediate response on its trip to Tigre.
Fortín and Rojo head into Matchday 3 of the 2026 Torneo Clausura with a perfect start and a direct battle for the lead in Zona A. In Liniers, both are looking to extend their good form and take a key step in the championship.
Lanús had more of the ball, but Instituto created more and ended up taking the 1-0 thanks to F. R. Alarcon’s goal in 90+2'. The split in production tells a clear story: Granate possession did not turn into enough danger.
River Plate had more possession, more shots and created more chances, but Rosario Central won the match by a narrow margin on the scoreboard. The own goal by Nicolás Otamendi in the 27' ended up being enough for a victory that did not reflect what was produced.
The third round of the Torneo Clausura began with a win for the Mendoza side and also featured a goalless draw between Estudiantes RC and Banfield. Meanwhile, the weekend schedule puts River and Rosario Central at the center of the spotlight.
The Granate quickly changed gears after being knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana and is already setting its sights on the Torneo Clausura. At La Fortaleza, it will look to bounce back against Instituto and snap its negative run.
The Xeneize arrives in Rosario after a hard-fought qualification in Chile and faces a key clash at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa. The match will be played on Matchday 3 of the Torneo Clausura and will be televised.
The Xeneize could leave its stadium for the matches against Estudiantes and Vélez in the Torneo Clausura. The measure would apply for those two dates and is due to the poor condition of the pitch.
The xeneize coach praised the qualification for the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, but sounded an alarm over the team’s performance. After losing to O'Higgins, he admitted that with that version the club will find it harder to win.
O'Higgins won 1-0 with a goal from F. Gonzalez in the 72' and then sealed qualification on penalties, 4-3. Boca had more possession and the same shot volume, but produced fewer clear chances.
Independ. Rivadavia beat Huracán 2-1 at Estadio Juan Bautista Gargantini despite having 36% possession. The home side generated chances worth 2.0 goals and backed up the result with more shots and better individual ratings.
El Rojo host La Lepra in the second round of the Torneo Clausura’s Zona A with a chance to string together another positive result. Gustavo Quinteros’ side is looking to take all three points to maintain its momentum and avoid losing ground in the annual standings.
The Xeneize settled in Chile for the rematch against O'Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. Beyond the tie itself, there is a major stat that gives them confidence: they have not lost in that country since 2008.
Cienciano thrashed Lanús 4-0 at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and settled the tie with very high efficiency. The standout stat is that, from 1.3 expected chances created, they scored four times and left Lanús on just 0.2.
San Lorenzo beat Gimnasia de Mendoza and Banfield overcame Sarmiento at the start of the second round of the Torneo Clausura. The matchday also featured several key fixtures on the calendar.
The 0-0 draw at Gigante de Arroyito left a clear reading: Rosario Central controlled the ball more and created more, although Racing was sharper with its shots on target. The gap in chances created wasn’t enough to break the deadlock.
Club Nacional won 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana, powered by a strong start. Although Tigre finished with more shots, the possession numbers and chances created pointed to a far narrower difference than the result suggests.
Deportivo Riestra thrashed Boca Juniors 3-0 at Estadio Guillermo Laza with a far more efficient performance: they generated chances for 1.8 and converted the three clear ones they had. Boca controlled the ball, but fell well short of turning that 81% possession into real danger.
With possession split evenly, the game was decided by efficiency and by what both sides created. Lanús produced more, had more shots, and ended up winning thanks to Y. Valois's goal in the 65'.
River Plate had 76% of the possession and took more shots, but created the same as Barracas Central: 0.4 goal-scoring chances apiece. The 1-0 was explained by efficiency and by a match that never strayed from the script that suited the visitors.
Huracán beat Banfield 1-0 and backed up the result with more possession, more shots and more chances created. The 1.9 against 0.4 leaves a clear gap in what each team produced.
Racing won 2-1 in a tightly contested match, although the attacking output numbers left Gimnasia de La Plata better placed. The Avellaneda side were more clinical and made the most of their key moments.
The Colombian national team confirmed the continuity of the Argentine coach, who will remain tied to the senior project. His new contract runs through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers, with the chance to be extended if he secures qualification.
The Argentinos Juniors president reacted on X to a post linking Francisco Álvarez with Independiente. The exchange escalated and left a very harsh line.
The 1-1 left a clear reading: Defensa y Justicia controlled the game with 72% possession and created more than their opponent, but could not turn that into a lead. Aldosivi, with less of the ball and less volume, held on for the draw with a much more modest performance.
San Lorenzo’s board of directors will meet this Thursday from 18 to vote on calling an extraordinary assembly. At that meeting, a possible sanction for Marcelo Moretti, whose status as a member could be put at risk, will be discussed.
The forward has signed his deal and will continue his career at Sarmiento. He arrives at El Verde with extensive experience and a historic record in Argentine football.
Belgrano took a 2-1 win at Estadio Julio Cesar Villagra in a tightly balanced match in terms of possession and production. Rosario Central had more scoring chances, but Belgrano was more clinical in the key moments.
