Match report
Banfield Defeats Newells Old Boys 3-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Banfield
3–0
FT
Newells Old Boys
Feb 21, 2026
Banfield stunned Newells Old Boys with a 3-0 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, securing a crucial win in a competitive match. The victory was punctuated by two goals from T. Perrotta and one from M. Mendez, showcasing Banfield's dominance on the field. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, Newells Old Boys could not find their footing against a formidable Banfield side.
Key Facts
- • Banfield defeated Newells Old Boys 3-0
- • T. Perrotta scored two goals
- • M. Mendez scored one goal
- • Banfield had three yellow cards: L. Gómez, L. Villegas, and N. Meriano
- • Newells Old Boys had three yellow cards: W. Núñez, Saúl Salcedo, and A. Méndez
Lineups
Banfield
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Sanguinetti (G)
- 24 S. Lopez (D)
- 2 D. Arboleda (D)
- 6 N. Meriano (D)
- 27 I. Abraham (D)
- 10 L. Gomez (M)
- 21 L. Villegas (M)
- 35 N. Pais (M)
- 7 L. Pinero (M)
- 17 T. Perrotta (F)
- 16 M. Mendez (F)
Substitutes
- 25 G. Santilli
- 34 S. Daniele
- 29 J. Iribarren
- 20 T. Adoryan
- 33 N. Moreno
- 23 L. Palavecino
- 8 L. Rios
- 30 F. Anselmo
- 22 R. Auzmendi
- 77 T. Rodriguez
- 9 B. Sepulveda
- 40 D. Zalazar
Newells Old Boys
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 21 G. Arias (G)
- 14 A. Mendez (D)
- 15 S. Salcedo (D)
- 22 O. Salomon (D)
- 24 G. Risso (D)
- 19 J. Gomez (M)
- 29 M. Esponda (M)
- 26 R. Herrera (M)
- 33 W. Nunez (M)
- 9 M. Hoyos (F)
- 99 I. Ramirez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Barlasina
- 25 B. Cabrera
- 23 N. Goitea
- 3 M. Luciano
- 10 V. Acuna
- 7 F. Orozco
- 5 L. Regiardo
- 8 D. Sotelo
- 16 T. Gigena
- 20 F. Guch
- 27 L. Herrera
- 28 J. Russo
Timeline
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11' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardW. Nunez
Foul
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21' Banfield Card · Yellow CardL. Gómez
Foul
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30' Banfield Card · Yellow CardL. Villegas
Foul
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46' Banfield subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Villegas · On: T. Adoryan
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46' Banfield subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Gómez · On: D. Zalazar
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52' Banfield Goal · Normal GoalT. Perrotta · Assist: M. Méndez
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58' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Esponda · On: F. Orozco
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65' Banfield Card · Yellow CardN. Meriano
Time wasting
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67' Banfield Goal · Normal GoalM. Méndez · Assist: D. Zalazar
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72' Banfield Goal · Normal GoalT. Perrotta · Assist: S. Lopez
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73' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Hoyos · On: D. Sotelo
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74' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Gomez Mattar · On: F. Guch
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74' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Nunez · On: Luciano Herrera
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77' Banfield subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Piñero · On: N. Moreno
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79' Banfield subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Perrotta · On: F. Anselmo
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81' Banfield subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Méndez · On: R. Auzmendi
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83' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardSaúl Salcedo
Foul
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86' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardA. Méndez
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Banfield | Newells Old Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 68% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 259 | 224 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 179 | 152 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Banfield took the lead early in the game with a goal from T. Perrotta in the 52nd minute, assisted by M. Méndez, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ M. Méndez's goal in the 67th minute and T. Perrotta's second goal in the 72nd minute sealed Banfield's victory, leaving Newells Old Boys unable to respond effectively.