Torneo 2015 – Team of the season
A 30-team Primera provides plenty of options, in theory, when attempting to compile a team of the Torneo 2015. The reality of Julio Grondona’s monstrosity was several below-par sides and […]
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Racing claim final Libertadores spot despite defeat to Independiente (VIDEO)
Ultimately the tie was won in a three minute spell last weekend in Independiente’s Estadio Libertadores de América – Racing’s two shots on goal yielded two goals and the first […]
Watch LIVE – Racing host Independiente in the clásico de Avellaneda
Independiente require a great derby victory if they are to claim the remaining Copa Libertadores spot after last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at home to rivals Racing. Two goals in the […]
Racing triumph in the clásico to move a step closer to the Libertadores (VIDEO)
Racing hadn’t won in the Estadio Libertadores de América, the home of bitter local rivals Independiente, since 2001 but on Sunday afternoon La Academia celebrated a vital 2-0 victory in […]
Acuña inspires Racing to victory over Estudiantes and the clásico now awaits (VIDEO)
Every neutral fans wishes were granted on Friday night in Avellaneda as Racing did just enough to squeeze past Estudiantes and set up a pre-Libertadores final against fierce rivals, Independiente. […]
Racing draw against Tigre and Independiente beat Vélez with last minute penalty as both sides enter the Libertadores playoffs (VIDEO)
Racing’s hopes of automatic Copa Libertadores qualification hinged far more on the results of San Lorenzo and Rosario Central but with the former picking up the win needed to finish […]
Saturday: Milito scores twice in Racing win and Lanús snatch late draw against Newell’s (VIDEO)
The Racing supporters may not have Diego Milito for too much longer but the Cilindro let their hero know how highly they think of him as their inspirational captain scored […]
San Lorenzo & Racing lose title winning coaches as Bauza & Cocca walk away
There are still some weeks to go in the 2015 Torneo but Buenos Aires heavyweights, San Lorenzo and Racing Club are already preparing for a 2016 under new management. This […]
Boca make light work of Lanús and Central edge past Racing to set up Copa Argentina Final (VIDEO)
Two of the challengers for the Primera title will do battle once more on November 4th after Boca Juniors and Rosario Central overcame their semi-final opponents with varying amounts of […]
Sunday: Racing spoil Boca’s title party with victory in Avellaneda (VIDEO)
Boca Juniors may well end up lifting the Torneo 2015 trophy but Racing ensured that they wouldn’t have the pleasure of doing so in the Cilindro de Avellaneda. Aside from […]
Racing loanee and Colombian Olympic hopeful abducted, robbed and left undressed by thieves
On-loan Aldosivi forward, Roger Martínez was the victim of a violent robbery after returning to his apartment in Avellaneda on Wednesday morning. The 21-year-old had been in his native Colombia […]
Monday: Aldosivi punish Lanús and Banfield hold Racing in entertaining goalless draw (VIDEO)
It has not been a good week for Lanús – eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana on penalties on Thursday and on Monday night, resoundly beaten by Aldosivi in Mar del Plata. Guillermo […]
Racing keep the slimmest of title hopes alive after holding onto victory against Godoy Cruz (VIDEO)
After Racing’s visit to Mendoza was suspended due to crowd trouble, La Academia still needed to complete the match against Godoy Cruz. On Wednesday evening, already leading 1-0 from before […]
Saturday: Racing and River earn narrow victories over Argentinos and Crucero del Norte (VIDEO)
Oscar Romero’s last minute strike gave Racing victory against Argentinos Juniors in Avellaneda and Gonzalo Martínez scored shortly after half time for a largely reserve River Plate side to defeat […]
Sunday: San Lorenzo maintain pressure at the top with victory over Racing and River salvage a draw after Aguirre’s thunderous strike almost wins it for Lanús (VIDEO)
Just days after Racing had somewhat contentiously knocked San Lorenzo out of the Copa Argentina in La Plata, the two sides met again in the Nuevo Gasómetro with Los Cuervos knowing […]
Racing snatch Copa Argentina semi-final spot from San Lorenzo with last minute penalty (VIDEO)
Edgardo Bauza and San Lorenzo were not happy but Racing battled from a goal down to earn themselves the perfect antidote to their clásico defeat last weekend. Gustavo Bou’s, slightly […]
Independiente dent Racing’s title hopes with crushing Clásico de Avellaneda victory (VIDEO)
Racing made the very short trip to the Estadio Libertadores de América as one of the form teams in the Primera and were still talking about lifting the league title […]
Sunday: Alario nets hat-trick to keep River’s title hopes alive and Racing hit form to remain in the fight (VIDEO)
The previous two league champions, River Plate and Racing both secured victories on Sunday afternoon that maintain their hopes of lifting the Torneo 2015. River had no problems in sweeping […]
Sunday: Crowd troubles sees Racing’s visit to Godoy Cruz suspended, Arsenal win but Caruso resigns and Rafaela leave it late (VIDEO)
Argentine football may still have a ban on away supporters but it has done little to stem the violent scenes that have sadly remained a feature throughout the country. On […]
Racing edge past Atlanta on penalties to set up San Lorenzo tie in Copa Argentina (VIDEO)
Racing avoided a huge cup upset last night in San Juan after being taken to penalties by Primera B side, Atlanta. Their lower league opposition had matched them throughout the […]
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