FinishedLiga Profesional Argentina
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEF | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| UNI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mar 21, 2026 · 17:00Defensa Y Justicia Stadium
Match report
Defensa Y Justicia beat Union Santa Fe 2–0 at Defensa Y Justicia Stadium in Liga Profesional Argentina. É. Banega opened the scoring in the 14th minute. Defensa Y Justicia have 0 wins in their last 5, while Union Santa Fe have 1 win in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽É. Banegaassist V. Loza
14'
⚽R. Botta
37'
2H
R. Botta
48'
65'
M. Del Blanco
⇄C. Fiermarín↓ R. Botta
70'
70'
⇄M. Mansilla↓ E. Giaccone
⇄M. Ledesma↓ É. Banega
79'
79'
⇄L. Meuli↓ M. Del Blanco
Mateo Aguiar
82'
Momentum
DEF
⚽⚽
UNI
Match info
TournamentLiga Profesional Argentina · Argentina · Tier 1
Kick-offMar 21, 2026 · 17:00
VenueDefensa Y Justicia Stadium
Attendance35,654 / 43,481 (82%)
RefereeM. Oliver (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#15·
#4
#15·#4Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
59Ball possession %41
1.7Expected goals (xG)0.5
12Total shots11
6Shots on target4
4Shots off target5
4Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks5
2Offsides4
9Fouls13
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves4
525Passes495
80Pass accuracy %76
16Tackles17
Player of the match
E. Giaccone7.9Lineups
DEF 4-3-37.36Formation7.164-3-3 UNI
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
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