Aug 2, 2026
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Five matches from the third round of the Torneo Betano Clausura took place, with Velez Sarsfield and Argentinos Juniors leading their respective groups.

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Five Matches Played in Argentina's Torneo Betano Clausura

Key facts

  • Velez Sarsfield, Independiente, and Gimnasia La Plata are tied for the lead in Group A with 6 points each.
  • Agustin Modica scored both goals in Gimnasia Mendoza's 2-0 win over Union de Santa Fe.
  • Estudiantes defeated Defensa y Justicia 3-0 with goals from Guido Carrillo, Ezequiel Piovi, and Tomas Palacios.
  • Francisco Alvarez scored the winning goal for Argentinos Juniors against Belgrano in the 37th minute of first-half stoppage time.
  • Tigre defeated Racing Club 3-1, with goals from Gonzalo Martinez, Martin Garay, and Ignacio Russo.

Five matches from the third round of the Argentine Torneo Betano Clausura were played on the night of August 1 to August 2. Following these results, Velez Sarsfield leads Group A with 6 points, while Argentinos Juniors holds the top spot in Group B with 9 points.

By the numbers

6
points held by Group A leaders
9
points held by Group B leader
3-0
score of Estudiantes vs. Defensa y Justicia
3-1
score of Tigre vs. Racing Club

Match Results and Standings

Estudiantes Rio Cuarto and Banfield played to a 0-0 draw, while Gimnasia Mendoza defeated Union de Santa Fe 2-0 with two goals from Agustin Modica. Estudiantes secured a 3-0 victory over Defensa y Justicia, and Argentinos Juniors beat Belgrano 1-0 after Francisco Vazquez was sent off for Belgrano in the 37th minute. In the final match, Tigre defeated Racing Club 3-1.

Upcoming Schedule

Five additional matches are scheduled for the night of August 2 to August 3. Among these, River Plate will host Rosario Central at 1:15 a.m. Bulgarian time, seeking their first victory since the resumption of club football following the 2026 World Cup.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.

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