FinishedLiga Profesional Argentina
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| RIV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Feb 22, 2026 · 18:00Velez Sarsfield Stadium
Match report
Velez Sarsfield beat River Plate 1–0 at Velez Sarsfield Stadium in Liga Profesional Argentina. C. Baeza opened the scoring in the 83rd minute. Velez Sarsfield have 1 win in their last 5, while River Plate have 2 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
Á. Busso
33'
2H
50'
K. Castaño
⇄Á. Montero↓ T. Andrada
64'
64'
⇄E. Centurión↓ J. Asuzu
T. Andrada
67'
⚽C. Baezaassist R. Aliendro
83'
⇄T. Marchiori↓ C. Baeza
83'
83'
⇄S. Beltrán↓ K. Castaño
Momentum
VEL
⚽
RIV
Match info
TournamentLiga Profesional Argentina · Argentina · Tier 1
Kick-offFeb 22, 2026 · 18:00
VenueVelez Sarsfield Stadium
Attendance49,026 / 55,085 (89%)
RefereeD. Orsato (Ita)
FIFA ranking
#6·
#13
#6·#13Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
56Ball possession %44
1.2Expected goals (xG)0.7
14Total shots8
6Shots on target2
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks3
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
540Passes468
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
M. Acuña7.9Lineups
VEL 4-3-37.13Formation6.884-3-3 RIV
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
Feb 22, 2026Velez Sarsfield1-0River Plate