In the second round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura, Instituto de Córdoba hosts Platense at the Monumental de Alta Córdoba. La Gloria, coached by Diego Flores, seeks to bounce back from their opening loss to Vélez and already leads 1-0 thanks to a brilliant finish by Giuliano Cerato. The Calamar, coming off a draw with Unión, will try to turn the match around.
The AFA Disciplinary Tribunal resolved to lift the suspension on Eduardo Coudet, allowing him to return to the bench this Wednesday. The coach had been sanctioned for his strong complaints to the referee during the Torneo Apertura final against Belgrano.
Jorge Sampaoli's Talleres aims to bounce back this Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 PM local time, hosting Vélez Sarsfield at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba for Matchday 2 of the Torneo Clausura. After a loss to Newell's, the Matador regroups with hope for Santiago Fernández's return, but will be without suspended Román Riquelme.
With the excitement still fresh from a debut full of surprises, Argentina’s Professional Football League would return to action for its second matchday, played midweek. Three games were postponed due to international commitments, but the schedule would not lose any pace.
Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's most successful football clubs, suffered a surprising 3-0 defeat against Deportivo Riestra in their 2026 Torneo Clausura debut. Head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena took full responsibility, canceled the team's day off, and immediately focused on the crucial Copa Sudamericana clash against Chile's O'Higgins.
Following a difficult start to the Torneo Clausura with losses against Aldosivi and Barracas Central, River Plate's team leaders would request the board to bring back Germán Pezzella. The Qatar 2022 World Cup champion trains separately in Cantilo with 13 other players, but might be reinstated by coach Eduardo Coudet.
In a shocking start to the 2026 Torneo Clausura, Boca Juniors fell 3-0 to Deportivo Riestra at the Guillermo Laza Stadium. The 'Malevo' scored three first-half goals through Braian Sánchez, Antony Alonso, and Alexander Díaz. Boca, resting key players ahead of a Copa Sudamericana clash, now faces an uphill battle to recover in the tournament.
In a stunning start to the 2026 Torneo Clausura, Barracas Central defeated River Plate 1-0 at the Monumental Stadium, marking their first-ever victory at the venue. Gonzalo Morales scored the winner, dedicating it to Boca Juniors icon Juan Román Riquelme with a 'Topo Gigio' celebration. The match also saw the debuts of Nicolás Otamendi and Ángel Correa for River.
The historic Xeneize team visits Deportivo Riestra this Sunday, aiming to start the 2026 Clausura Tournament on the right foot. Coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena plans crucial changes to rest tired players, giving World Cup champion Leandro Paredes a well-deserved break and calling up youth sensation Facundo Jagger Herrera for his debut.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
