River Plate thrash Racing Club to lift Supercopa (HIGHLIGHTS)
The benefits of stability were laid bare in the Supercopa Argentina final on Thursday evening as Marcelo Gallardo’s long reign of success at River Plate produced yet another title at […]
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Last gasp win for Unión over Lanús, Godoy Cruz claim entertaining point in Rosario & rain halts play in Tucumán (MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Unión twice came from behind against Lanús to eventually claim a first win of the season deep in stoppage time. Following back-to-back wins Lanús were in Santa Fe hoping to […]
Boca Juniors suffer worrying draw with Sarmiento, River Plate edge Platense & Racing take a point in La Plata (SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It was another poor performance from Boca Juniors on Sunday evening that saw newly promoted Sarmiento de Junín take a point from their trip to La Bombonera yet it was […]
Central Córdoba shock San Lorenzo, Pulga inspires Colón, Independiente beat Gimnasia & Talleres snatch point (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It might be early days but Diego Dabove can ill afford any repeats of Saturday night’s disastrous showing at the Nuevo Gasómetro as relative minnows Central Córdoba de Santiago del […]
Vélez maintain perfect start, Gago records first win as Aldosivi boss & Romero hands Defensa y Justicia victory (FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Five straight wins in all competitions, three from three in the Copa De La Liga, Vélez Sarsfield appear to be on the right track under Mauricio Pellegrino. Two-nil winners over […]
Colón deliver early blow to Dabove’s San Lorenzo, Central Córdoba snatch victory in Tucumán & all square in Parque Patricios (MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Colón maintained their 100% start to the Copa De La Liga with a 2-0 win over San Lorenzo in Santa Fe. A game of few clear chances was decided in […]
Boca Juniors edge Newell’s, Independiente claim narrow victory & mixed fortunes for the newly promoted sides (SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Despite lifting the Copa Diego Maradona one month ago, Boca Juniors were without a win in six since the start of the year and a disappointing transfer window has done […]
River Plate too strong for Central, Racing snatch draw from Aldosivi, Lanús gain revenge & Estudiantes win (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Back at the Monumental for the first time in almost a year, River Plate enjoyed themselves on a newly laid pitch and made relatively light work of Rosario Central. Rafael […]
Galoppo goal glut goes on as Banfield win & Gimnasia beat Talleres (FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
The breakthrough player in the Copa Diego Maradona, Giuliano Galoppo has continued his outstanding form into the Copa De La Liga and a further two goals handed Banfield victory over […]
Lanús down Independiente & Rosario Central see off Argentinos Juniors (MONDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Julio César Falcioni took charge of Independiente once again on Monday evening and if supporters were concerned before by his appointment, the lack of transfer activity and the club’s worrying […]
Ten-man Estudiantes stun River Plate, Cardona snatches Boca a point & Defensa y Justicia see off Huracán (SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
Ten years on from sending River Plate down to the Nacional B, Ricardo Zielinski reprised his role as the Millonarios bogeyman. El Ruso’s debut as Estudiantes manager ended in dramatic […]
Winning start for Dabove at San Lorenzo, Vélez take down Newell’s plus wins for Talleres and Godoy Cruz (SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
It looked as though it would be an easy night’s work after two early goals but while San Lorenzo were ultimately made to work for their victory over Arsenal, Diego […]
Opening day wins for Banfield and Colón as Unión snatch a late point from Atlético Tucumán (FRIDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS)
The new era at Racing Club got off to a less than auspicious start with Juan Antonio Pizzi beginning his tenure as manager with a 2-0 defeat away to Copa […]
PODCAST: A tribute to Morro García & preview of the Copa De La Liga
After the terrible news of Godoy Cruz striker Santiago García passing Peter & Tom pay tribute to the wonderfully talented Uruguayan. From his electrifying start as part of Uruguay’s U20s […]
What’s next for Defensa y Justicia following Crespo’s exit?
By Martín O’Donnell The Halcón accomplished their greatest achievement ever when they defeated Lanús in the Copa Sudamericana 2020 final and lifted a continental trophy for the first time in […]
Scout report: The most exciting young player in Argentina, Alan Velasco
By Peter Coates “I play ball, I don’t feel pressure” – words easier said than demonstrated under the lights. Yet when you see Alan Velasco play, there is a clear […]
PODCAST: Defensa y Justicia Copa Sudamericana champs, Crespo the manager & transfer talk
Lifting the Copa Sudamericana at the weekend may have been the first many had heard about Defensa y Justicia so Peter and Tom look back on the historic final win […]
Best under-23 players from Copa Diego Maradona
Boca Juniors picked up their 70th title lifting the Copa Diego Maradona on Sunday night and while the short-form tournament had its critics it proved a great platform for many […]
PODCAST: Copa Diego Maradona review – uncertain times for the grandes & the best young players
A day after Boca Juniors are crowned Copa Diego Maradona champions, Peter and Tom look back on the tournament. Despite lifting the title Boca and the other grandes have plenty […]
Boca Juniors crowned Copa Diego Maradona champions (VIDEO)
While many were still debating Boca Juniors’ apparent failures after the Copa Libertadores semi-final defeat, the Xeneizes lifted title number 70 on Sunday night following up March’s league title with […]
