Match report

Belgrano Cordoba Stuns Rosario Central 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Rosario Central
Rosario Central
1–2
FT
Belgrano Cordoba
Belgrano Cordoba
Jan 25, 2026

Belgrano Cordoba stunned the home crowd by defeating Rosario Central 2-1 in a thrilling Liga Profesional Argentina match. Despite falling behind to a penalty by Á. Di María, Belgrano managed to turn the game around with an own goal and a crucial late strike by Lautaro Gutierrez.

Key Facts

  • • Rosario Central took the lead with a penalty by Á. Di María in the 45th minute.
  • • Belgrano Cordoba equalized through an own goal by F. Mallo in the 88th minute.
  • • Lautaro Gutierrez sealed the win for Belgrano Cordoba with a goal in the 89th minute.
  • • Leonardo Morales and Adrián Sánchez were substituted early due to yellow cards.
  • • Rosario Central also had multiple substitutions, including E. Coronel and E. Copetti.

Lineups

Rosario Central

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 C. Ledesma (G)
  • 46 I. Ovando (D)
  • 15 F. Mallo Blanco (D)
  • 33 A. Soto (D)
  • 16 E. Gimenez (M)
  • 5 F. Ibarra (M)
  • 20 V. Pizarro (M)
  • 3 A. Sandez (M)
  • 11 A. Di Maria (F)
  • 8 J. Campaz (F)
  • 9 A. Veliz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Broun
  • 32 E. Coronel
  • 47 L. Raffin
  • 31 F. Navarro
  • 30 T. O'Connor
  • 10 S. Segovia
  • 26 G. Cantizano
  • 27 G. Duarte
  • 39 F. Oviedo
  • 22 E. Copetti
  • 19 A. Modica
  • 36 A. Guich

Belgrano Cordoba

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 T. Cardozo (G)
  • 14 L. Morales (D)
  • 2 A. Maldonado (D)
  • 17 L. Lopez (D)
  • 16 F. Ricca (D)
  • 24 E. Rigoni (M)
  • 21 A. Sanchez (M)
  • 5 S. Longo (M)
  • 53 J. Velazquez (M)
  • 22 N. Fernandez (F)
  • 10 L. Zelarayan (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. J. Benitez Cabrera
  • 51 R. Hernandes
  • 42 J. Lucco
  • 32 J. Mavilla
  • 30 G. Zelarayan
  • 9 L. Passerini
  • 11 F. Gonzalez
  • 15 R. Tulian
  • 28 M. Daniele
  • 45 A. Falcon
  • 13 A. Ocampo
  • 37 L. Gutierrez

Timeline

  1. Belgrano Cordoba
    29' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow Card
    Leonardo Morales
  2. Rosario Central
    45' Rosario Central Goal · Penalty
    Á. Di María
  3. Belgrano Cordoba
    46' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leonardo Morales · On: A. J. Benitez Cabrera
  4. Belgrano Cordoba
    58' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adrián Sánchez · On: F. González
  5. Rosario Central
    60' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    Franco Ibarra
  6. Rosario Central
    66' Rosario Central Card · Yellow Card
    I. Ovando
  7. Rosario Central
    68' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Soto · On: E. Coronel
  8. Rosario Central
    69' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alejo Veliz · On: E. Copetti
  9. Belgrano Cordoba
    74' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Rigoni · On: L. Passerini
  10. Belgrano Cordoba
    82' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Longo · On: R. Hernandes
  11. Belgrano Cordoba
    83' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Velazquez · On: Lautaro Gutierrez
  12. Rosario Central
    87' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Campaz · On: Luca Raffin
  13. Rosario Central
    87' Rosario Central subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Franco Ibarra · On: F. Navarro
  14. Belgrano Cordoba
    88' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Own Goal
    F. Mallo
  15. Belgrano Cordoba
    89' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal Goal
    Lautaro Gutierrez · Assist: L. Passerini

Match Stats

Stat Rosario Central Belgrano Cordoba
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 14
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 380 382
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 9 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 314 306
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 5 8
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Belgrano Cordoba's equalizing own goal by F. Mallo in the 88th minute shifted momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Lautaro Gutierrez's late goal in the 89th minute sealed the win for Belgrano Cordoba and stunned Rosario Central.