Editorial
Analysis, previews and chronicles of Argentine football. Long-form notes, data, opinion.
Vélez’s squad and coaching staff decided not to board the team bus before the match against Tigre and arrived at the stadium in 19 private cars. The move was linked to unpaid bonuses owed by the board to the group.
The team from La Ribera already knows its semifinal matchup and is aiming to stay strong in the continental stretch. Meanwhile, other Argentine clubs continue to juggle their schedules between the Clausura and the race for the cups.
The Argentina national team coach was at the Coloso del Parque to watch Argentina-Uruguay at the Juegos Suramericanos. Diego Placente’s side won 1-0 with a goal from Franco Domínguez Ávila.
Instituto beat Talleres 3-1 at Estadio Presidente Peron in a match that turned on the red card to Agustín Álvarez Martínez in the 45+3'. Although Talleres had more possession, Instituto was far sharper in its finishing and the weight of its attacks.
River Plate had 75% of the ball and generated 1.6, but lost 2-1 to Huracán, who were far more efficient with just 0.2 in chances for goal. The match left a clear reading: home territorial dominance, an early away blow, and a finish in the closing stages.
Canalla will look to get back to winning ways at the Gigante de Arroyito, while Bicho arrive as leaders of Zona B with 18 points. The clash is part of a matchday 10 that is starting to take shape with several key duels in the race for qualification.
Racing beat Sarmiento de Junín 3-1 at the Estadio Juan Domingo Perón, and the 62% possession already says plenty about the night. They also created chances worth 1.6 goals to the rival's 0.6 and got off more and better shots.
Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) and Defensa y Justicia drew 2-2 in a very even match in shots and chances created, although the visitors showed a little more attacking weight. The hosts found the equalizer late, with a goal in the 90+6'.
El Pincha pulled off a huge result at Neo Química Arena and returned to the continent’s top four after 17 years. The tie was defined by the penalty Memphis Depay missed and by an Argentine side that showed personality away from home.
El Calamar won 2-1 in Vicente López, but could not overturn the 0-2 defeat in Brazil and said goodbye to the continental competition. Palermo highlighted the team’s attitude and asked for that same commitment to be carried into the league and the Copa Argentina.
After the 1-1 draw at the Morumbí and qualification for the Copa Sudamericana semifinals, Boca’s coach highlighted his team’s performance and stressed that the tie was played with a final-like mentality. Xeneize remains strong on the international stage and continues its fight on the other fronts this year.
El Ciclón rescued a point at the Libertadores de América thanks to a rocket from Facundo Farías in the second half. Independiente had taken the lead with a goal from Juan Arrayago.
The AFA rescheduled the match River were due to play in Junín, and the new day and kickoff time have now been confirmed. Tickets will also go on sale for Millonario supporters.
La T claimed a key home win and moved out of last place in the Zona A. The 2-1 result also reshapes the standings battle and gives them breathing room on a matchday packed with decisive clashes.
El Pincha pulled off a dramatic late victory at UNO against el Calamar. Guido Carrillo scored in added time and gave Alexander Medina’s team three valuable points in a match shaped by the Copa Libertadores.
The Millonario beat Atlético Tucumán and extended its good run in the Torneo Clausura. With that momentum, it remains in contention in the Tabla Anual and is targeting Libertadores places.
River heads to Tucumán with two straight wins and the need to keep pushing in the race at the top. On the other side, Atlético Tucumán are trying to cement their place in the Playoffs zone in a round that could shake up the table quite a bit.
Lionel Scaloni’s continuity at the helm of the Argentina national team has still not been finalized, although the AFA are confident an answer will arrive in November. Negotiations are ongoing while the steps toward the cycle mapped out on the road to the 2030 World Cup are being sorted out.
El Taladro knocked out Riestra after a marathon shootout from the spot and became the first team to book a place among the last four in the Copa Argentina. Now it waits for Racing or Boca, although that tie is still subject to what the Tribunal decides about the clash with Vélez.
Ángel Di María moved to shut down rumors about his future and made it clear he has no intention of hanging up his boots. The Rosario Central forward also spoke about the club’s strong form and his satisfaction at being back competing in Argentine football.
The Xeneize will play the decisive leg of the series this Tuesday on Brazilian soil, in a context that raises concern because of the history of violence and security issues surrounding the presence of Argentine fans.
River's squad returned to training on Wednesday with Saturday's clash against Atlético Tucumán in mind. In that buildup, the team is also waiting to see how Moreno progresses, while attention remains on the presence of away fans at the stadium.
Rubén Darío Insúa will give his first press conference as San Lorenzo coach this Monday, at the start of his third spell at the club. The official presentation will take place at Ciudad Deportiva, starting at 12:45.
The 0-0 at the Chiqui Tapia stadium left Argentinos Juniors top of Zona B, though their recent form has become a bit more uneven. Barracas Central, meanwhile, stretched their winless run to five matches.
Vasco Arruabarrena's side faces a key away match against the Mendoza Lobo in the Torneo Clausura. The goal is to secure a win that brings them closer to the top of Zona A.
The Núñez leadership has restarted talks with the Casa Madre of Argentine football after a period of distance. The club is also considering whether to reclaim a place on the Executive Committee with a heavyweight representative.
River's coaching staff are considering going with the same eleven that beat Banfield, pending the progress of Aníbal Moreno, who remains on a separate training plan. The decision will be made ahead of Sunday's match against Independiente Rivadavia.
The organizers have already set the date, time and venue for the first quarterfinal clash. El Taladro and El Malevo will be in charge of kicking off a round that is starting to take shape.
El Xeneize was the last team to join the quarterfinals and set up a heavyweight showdown with Racing. The federal tournament already has its eight best and is starting to mark the road toward the big final.
River’s former president reentered the boardroom debate and pointed to the fear of confronting the AFA chief. He also recalled how the Núñez club voted when Chiqui Tapia ran for the first time in 2017.
