Match report
Independiente 1–1 Estudiantes L.P. in Liga Profesional Argentina
Independiente
1–1
FT
Estudiantes L.P.
Jan 23, 2026
Independiente and Estudiantes L.P. shared the points in a thrilling Liga Profesional Argentina encounter, with both sides displaying determination and resilience. L. Cabral scored the opening goal for Independiente, only for F. Pérez Escudero to equalize for Estudiantes L.P., leading to a 1-1 deadlock.
Key Facts
- • Independiente scored first through L. Cabral in the 45th minute, assisted by G. Avalos.
- • F. Pérez Escudero equalized for Estudiantes L.P. in the 46th minute, assisted by Cristian Medina.
- • S. Montiel was shown a red card for Independiente in the 49th minute due to violent conduct.
- • Estudiantes L.P. received three yellow cards, including two in quick succession from G. Benedetti and F. Pérez Escudero in the 9th and 38th minutes.
Lineups
Independiente
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 R. Rey (G)
- 29 L. Godoy (D)
- 26 K. Lomonaco (D)
- 36 S. Valdez (D)
- 22 F. Zabala (D)
- 16 M. Perez Curci (M)
- 20 Rodrigo Fernandez (M)
- 7 S. Montiel (M)
- 10 L. Cabral (M)
- 19 M. Abaldo (M)
- 9 G. Avalos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Blazquez
- 3 M. Valenzuela
- 6 N. Freire
- 13 J. Fedorco
- 38 L. Barros
- 8 L. Millan
- 11 F. Mancuello
- 23 I. Marcone
- 40 I. Malcorra
- 17 W. Mazzantti
- 25 I. Pussetto
- 27 D. Tarzia
Estudiantes L.P.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 F. Muslera (G)
- 20 E. Meza (D)
- 4 S. Nunez (D)
- 14 L. Gonzalez Pirez (D)
- 13 G. Benedetti (D)
- 5 S. Ascacibar (M)
- 8 Gabriel Neves (M)
- 11 F. Farias (M)
- 25 C. Medina (M)
- 29 Perez Fabricio (M)
- 9 G. Carrillo (F)
Substitutes
- 1 F. Iacovich
- 35 V. Pierani
- 2 F. Rodriguez
- 40 E. Mancuso
- 32 M. Amondarain
- 21 L. Piovi
- 7 J. Sosa
- 22 A. Castro
- 17 J. Burgos
- 23 F. Dominguez
- 18 E. Cetre
- 19 A. Gaich
Timeline
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9' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardG. Benedetti
Foul
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38' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardF. Pérez Escudero
Foul
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44' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardE. Meza
Foul
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45'+1 Independiente Card · Yellow CardL. Cabral
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45' Independiente Goal · Normal GoalL. Cabral · Assist: G. Avalos
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46' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 1Off: Fernando Muslera · On: F. Iacovich
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46' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal GoalF. Pérez Escudero · Assist: Cristian Medina
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49' Independiente Card · Red CardS. Montiel
Violent conduct
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50' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardLeandro González Pírez
Argument
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59' Independiente subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Cabral · On: L. Millán
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59' Independiente subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Perez · On: I. Malcorra
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64' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Farias · On: E. Cetré
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68' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Meza · On: E. Mancuso
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68' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Neves · On: A. Castro
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71' Independiente subst · Substitution 3Off: Kevin Lomónaco · On: Juan Fedorco
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71' Independiente subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Abaldo · On: Walter Mazzantti
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79' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Pérez Escudero · On: F. Dominguez
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81' Independiente subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Avalos · On: I. Pussetto
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85' Independiente Card · Yellow CardL. Godoy
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Independiente | Estudiantes L.P. |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 277 | 443 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 201 | 357 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow cards to Estudiantes L.P. players, including G. Benedetti and F. Pérez Escudero, signaled early caution and pressure from Independiente.
- ▸ L. Cabral's goal for Independiente, just before halftime, gave the home side a crucial lead, only to be nullified by F. Pérez Escudero's quick equalizer after the break.