FinishedLiga Profesional Argentina
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BAN | 1 | 1 | 2 |
May 2, 2026 · 20:00Barracas Central Stadium
Match report
Banfield beat Barracas Central 2–1 at Barracas Central Stadium in Liga Profesional Argentina. Santiago Esquivel opened the scoring in the 27th minute. Barracas Central have 1 win in their last 5, while Banfield have 1 win in their last 5.
Match events
1H
J. Espínola
25'
27'
⚽Santiago Esquivel
2H
G. Campi
57'
74'
I. Abraham
⚽M. Duarteassist M. Duarte
77'
⇄Juan Insúa↓ M. Duarte
77'
77'
⇄G. Santilli↓ L. Gómez
⇄M. Miño↓ R. Bogarín
86'
86'
⇄S. Daniele↓ Santiago Esquivel
88'
⚽L. Gómezassist L. Gómez
Momentum
BAR
⚽⚽⚽
BAN
Match info
TournamentLiga Profesional Argentina · Argentina · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 2, 2026 · 20:00
VenueBarracas Central Stadium
Attendance37,361 / 41,512 (90%)
RefereeC. Turpin (Fra)
FIFA ranking
#6·
#13
#6·#13Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
46Ball possession %54
1.2Expected goals (xG)2.1
14Total shots10
6Shots on target4
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks5
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
510Passes498
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
J. Espínola7.8Lineups
BAR 4-3-37.14Formation7.154-3-3 BAN
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19:7 | +12 | 31 | WLWDW |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | +13 | 30 | WDLWD |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18:12 | +6 | 28 | DWDLW |
| 4 |  Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | +4 | 26 | LWLWD |
| 5 |  Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24:20 | +4 | 24 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18:15 | +3 | 24 | LDLWD |
| 7 |  San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 0 | 22 | DWDLD |
| 8 |  Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24:20 | +4 | 21 | WDWDL |
| 9 |  Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17:17 | 0 | 21 | DLWLW |
| 10 |  Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18:21 | -3 | 19 | LDLWD |
| 11 |  Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | -8 | 19 | WLWDL |
| 12 |  Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | -5 | 16 | LDLWD |
| 13 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | -10 | 16 | LDLWL |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:27 | -12 | 15 | DLWLW |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | -7 | 11 | DLDLD |
| 1 |  Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29:15 | +14 | 34 | DWWLW |
| 2 |  River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22:12 | +10 | 29 | WLWDW |
| 3 |  Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17:13 | +4 | 29 | LWDWD |
| 4 |  Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | +4 | 28 | WDWDW |
| 5 |  Belgrano Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | +4 | 26 | DLWLW |
| 6 |  Gimnasia L.P. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19:19 | 0 | 26 | WLWDL |
| 7 |  Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17:13 | +4 | 22 | WDWDL |
| 8 |  Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17:15 | +2 | 21 | LDLWD |
| 9 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 0 | 21 | LDLWD |
| 10 |  Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18:15 | +3 | 20 | WDLDL |
| 11 |  Sarmiento Junin | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13:20 | -7 | 19 | LWLLD |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | -2 | 18 | LWLWD |
| 13 |  Atletico Tucuman | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15:20 | -5 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 14 |  Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | -13 | 8 | DLDLD |
| 15 |  Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:24 | -19 | 5 | WLLLL |
European qualification Relegation
Liga Profesional Argentina
May 2, 2026Barracas Central1-2Banfield