Match report
Belgrano Cordoba Defeats Banfield 1-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Belgrano Cordoba
1–0
FT
Banfield
Feb 8, 2026
Belgrano Cordoba held off Banfield to secure a 1-0 win in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with L. Zelarayán scoring the decisive goal in the 54th minute. Despite Banfield's early yellow card to Juan Luis Alfaro, Belgrano managed to capitalize on a Rigoni assist to take the lead. The hosts controlled the game, maintaining their composure to preserve the lead until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Belgrano Cordoba 1-0 Banfield
- • L. Zelarayán scored the winning goal for Belgrano Cordoba in the 54th minute
- • E. Rigoni provided the crucial assist for Zelarayán's goal
- • Juan Luis Alfaro of Banfield was shown a yellow card in the 10th minute
- • Belgrano Cordoba had three players receive yellow cards: L. Zelarayán, Adrián Sánchez, and A. Spörle
Lineups
Belgrano Cordoba
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 25 T. Cardozo (G)
- 14 L. Morales (D)
- 2 A. Maldonado (D)
- 17 L. Lopez (D)
- 3 A. Sporle (D)
- 26 A. J. Benitez Cabrera (M)
- 21 A. Sanchez (M)
- 24 E. Rigoni (M)
- 20 F. Vazquez (M)
- 22 N. Fernandez (F)
- 10 L. Zelarayan (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Vicentini
- 4 A. Griguol
- 45 A. Falcon
- 13 A. Ocampo
- 5 S. Longo
- 42 J. Lucco
- 51 R. Hernandes
- 30 G. Zelarayan
- 32 J. Mavilla
- 15 R. Tulian
- 11 F. Gonzalez
- 37 L. Gutierrez
Banfield
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 F. Sanguinetti (G)
- 24 S. Lopez (D)
- 2 D. Arboleda (D)
- 14 S. Vittor (D)
- 27 I. Abraham (D)
- 4 J. L. Alfaro (M)
- 5 S. Esquivel (M)
- 21 L. Villegas (M)
- 10 L. Gomez (F)
- 16 M. Mendez (F)
- 19 N. Colazo (F)
Substitutes
- 25 G. Santilli
- 6 N. Meriano
- 34 S. Daniele
- 29 J. Iribarren
- 8 L. Rios
- 23 L. Palavecino
- 20 T. Adoryan
- 7 L. Pinero
- 18 F. Medina
- 9 B. Sepulveda
- 17 T. Perrotta
- 22 R. Auzmendi
Timeline
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10' Banfield Card · Yellow CardJuan Luis Alfaro
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11' Banfield subst · Substitution 1Off: Santiago Esquivel · On: L. Ríos
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46' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Maldonado · On: R. Hernandes
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46' Banfield subst · Substitution 2Off: Juan Luis Alfaro · On: L. Palavecino
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46' Banfield subst · Substitution 3Off: Nicolás Colazo · On: L. Piñero
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54' Belgrano Cordoba Goal · Normal GoalL. Zelarayán · Assist: E. Rigoni
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55' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardL. Zelarayán
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61' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardAdrián Sánchez
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61' Banfield subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Villegas · On: T. Adoryan
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62' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Fernández · On: Lautaro Gutierrez
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62' Banfield subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Gómez · On: R. Auzmendi
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68' Banfield Card · Yellow CardD. Arboleda
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73' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Zelarayán · On: S. Longo
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87' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Vazquez · On: G. Zelarayan
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87' Belgrano Cordoba subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Rigoni · On: F. González
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89' Belgrano Cordoba Card · Yellow CardA. Spörle
Match Stats
| Stat | Belgrano Cordoba | Banfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 6 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 498 | 297 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 431 | 234 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game changed in the 54th minute when L. Zelarayán scored the only goal of the match, giving Belgrano Cordoba the lead
- ▸ Belgrano Cordoba managed to control the game after the goal, with both teams making several substitutions to maintain their momentum and tactical approach