Team & Goal of the week: Superliga 2019/20 Round Five
The Superclásico dominated the headlines over the weekend but a disappointing game didn’t see River Plate or Boca Juniors’ players figure prominently in the Team of the week. With twelve […]
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Boca Juniors hold River Plate in disappointing Superclásico (VIDEO)
As an appetiser for next month’s Copa Libertadores semi-final, Sunday’s Superclásico didn’t exactly whet the appetite for more but in a vibrant Monumental, packed to the rafters with River Plate […]
Newell’s crush Huracán while Central take point from Colón, Talleres go third & Atlético Tucumán edge Arsenal (VIDEO)
The relegation battle certainly appears more interesting than it has in recent years but Newell’s Old Boys may not be involved if they maintain their current form. La Lepra swept […]
San Lorenzo continue fine start at top, Racing record first win, Patronato upset Independiente & Hernán Ortiz out as Gimnasia boss (VIDEO)
There may have been tears after the game from Marcos Senesi as the defender departs for Feyenoord but it was otherwise all smiles at the Nuevo Gasómetro after San Lorenzo […]
Robertone gives Vélez victory over Estudiantes, Lanús edge Central Córdoba & Banfield unable to find way past Defensa y Justicia (VIDEO)
With Nicolás Domínguez in Italy sealing his move to Bologna and Gastón Giménez injured, Gabriel Heinze was forced to reshuffle his midfield but it didn’t prevent Lucas Robertone netting an […]
Nicolás Domínguez completes Bologna move but remains at Vélez for now
A first call-up to the Argentina squad, two decisive match winning goals for Vélez Sarsfield and now a European transfer signed and sealed. It’s been quite the ten days or […]
Copa Libertadores: River Plate seal Superclásico semi-final with draw in Asunción (VIDEO)
The stage is set and battle lines drawn once more as Buenos Aires takes a deep breath in anticipation of what is to come. Boca Juniors comfortably booked their spot […]
Copa Argentina: Independiente & Colón cruise through while Arsenal are shocked (VIDEO)
The last 16 line up for this year’s Copa Argentina is almost complete and although Independiente and Colón booked their places in the next round there was still room for […]
Copa Libertadores: Boca secure semi-final spot with draw & now await possible Superclásico (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors face off against River Plate on Sunday in this Superliga season’s Superclásico but the fierce rivals look destined to meet in the Copa Libertadores semi-final, one year on […]
Team & Goal of the week: Superliga 2019/20 Round Four
Another week of the Superliga season and while Boca Juniors climbed to the top of the pile it wasn’t the most impressive display from Gustavo Alfaro’s side. One of the […]
Aldosivi punish Atlético Tucumán & Argentinos Juniors hold Huracán (VIDEO)
A second half salvo saw Aldosivi put three past Atlético Tucumán in Mar del Plata to earn their first win of the season. A first half which the visitors shaded […]
Lucas Alario makes surprise return to Argentina squad for friendlies
Despite not featuring for Argentina in over two years, Lucas Alario has been handed a surprise return by Lionel Scaloni ahead of next month’s friendlies against Chile and Mexico. The […]
Ahead of huge week River Plate suffer defeat to Talleres while Soldano sinks Banfield for Boca (VIDEO)
In the scheme of things neither River Plate’s defeat to Talleres nor Boca Juniors’ victory over Banfield on Sunday evening mean a great deal. Both sides have to finish their […]
Winless Racing held by Central Córdoba, Bernardi-less Godoy Cruz pick up first win & Lanús win in Santa Fe (VIDEO)
Following the humiliation of last week’s 6-1 defeat to River Plate, Superliga champions Racing Club were desperate to bounce back and pick up their first win of their defence and […]
Independiente bounce back, Vélez deflate Newell’s, Patronato peg back Central & Defensa y Justicia pile pressure on Gimnasia (VIDEO)
After elimination from the Copa Sudamericana and a woeful display against Estudiantes last week, Independiente needed a performance on Saturday evening in Avellaneda. Far tougher tests lie ahead for Sebastián […]
Unbeaten San Lorenzo end Arsenal’s fine start to go top (VIDEO)
A surprising top of the table clash on Friday evening saw San Lorenzo inflict a first defeat of the season on newly promoted Arsenal and in turn Juan Antonio Pizzi’s […]
Copa Libertadores: Two penalties put River Plate in quarter-final driving seat against Cerro Porteño (VIDEO)
The countdown to the Superclásico semi-final is already well underway after River Plate followed up Boca Juniors’ Copa Libertadores victory on Tuesday with a quarter-final win of their own over […]
Copa Libertadores: Boca Juniors take huge step toward semi-final with victory in Quito (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors have looked far from potential Copa Libertadores champions in recent weeks, their surprise Copa Argentina exit to lower league opposition last week had generated concern and a trip […]
Team & Goal of the week: Superliga 2019/20 Round Three
The Superliga season rolls on and with Arsenal de Sarandí surprisingly leading the pack, Golazo looks back over a fresh round of fixtures. With twelve matches to choose from here […]
Estudiantes punish woeful Independiente, last-second Colón winner piles misery on Gimnasia & the end of the road for Lucas Bernardi (VIDEO)
After hopes of lifting the Copa Sudamericana were ended last week in Quito, Independiente were now focused on the Superliga and had aspirations of making a long overdue title challenge. […]
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