News of apertura

Belgrano stun River Plate to win historic first league title

25-05-2026 05:59 Belgrano came from behind to beat River Plate, clinching the Apertura title and securing the first top-flight crown in the club’s 121-year history.

Football in Argentina

Belgrano chase history for Córdoba as River Plate revisit old wounds

22-05-2026 14:02 Belgrano will walk out at the beautiful Estadio Mario Kempes on Sunday hoping to become the first league champions in Córdoba Province's history – River Plate stand in their way.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Belgrano dare to dream as Liga Profesional play-offs deliver unexpected

14-05-2026 17:29 With Estudiantes gone, a new champion will emerge. The final four are a mixed group of familiar faces and surprise packages, but perhaps the most compelling story in this title race belongs to Belgrano.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Apertura play-offs arrive – and anything could happen

07-05-2026 13:35 One thing we learned last year is that the knockout phase has no respect for what clubs did earlier…

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA

Boca and River look for fresh start as Apertura kicks off

21-01-2026 15:39 Opening round of Argentina’s top-flight season, which gets underway Thursday, is an opportunity for both giants to reinvent themselves and rediscover the road to success after a trophyless 2025.