FinishedLiga Profesional Argentina
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IND | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Jan 28, 2026 · 19:00Newells Old Boys Stadium
Match report
Newells Old Boys and Independiente shared the points in a 1–1 draw at Newells Old Boys Stadium in Liga Profesional Argentina. M. Esponda opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Newells Old Boys have 2 wins in their last 5, while Independiente have 2 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽M. Espondaassist B. Cabrera
20'
N. Goitea
28'
31'
⚽L. Cabralassist L. Barros
2H
Valentino Andres Acuña
60'
60'
S. Arias
⇄W. Barlasina↓ J. Mattar
76'
76'
⇄R. Rey↓ V. Malcorra
77'
J. De Irastorza
⇄J. Reinatti↓ M. Esponda
85'
85'
⇄J. Fedorco↓ L. Cabral
Momentum
NEW
⚽⚽
IND
Match info
TournamentLiga Profesional Argentina · Argentina · Tier 1
Kick-offJan 28, 2026 · 19:00
VenueNewells Old Boys Stadium
Attendance40,143 / 43,634 (92%)
RefereeJ. Gil (Pol)
FIFA ranking
#3·
#10
#3·#10Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
49Ball possession %51
1Expected goals (xG)1.2
11Total shots12
5Shots on target5
4Shots off target5
4Blocked shots2
6Corner kicks6
2Offsides4
9Fouls13
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards1
4Goalkeeper saves4
495Passes525
80Pass accuracy %76
16Tackles17
Player of the match
B. Cabrera7.8Lineups
NEW 4-3-36.95Formation7.194-3-3 IND
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
Jan 28, 2026Newells Old Boys1-1Independiente