Match report
Estudiantes L.P. Defeats Newells Old Boys 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Newells Old Boys
0–2
FT
Estudiantes L.P.
Feb 25, 2026
Estudiantes L.P. demonstrated their superior form and tactical discipline to secure a 2-0 victory over Newells Old Boys in a tightly contested match of the Liga Profesional Argentina. The game saw early yellow cards for Newells Old Boys’ Luciano Herrera and J. Russo, which seemed to disrupt their rhythm. Estudiantes took full advantage with goals from T. Palacios and F. Perez Escudero, ensuring their dominance over the final quarter of the match.
Key Facts
- • Newells Old Boys 0–2 Estudiantes L.P.
- • Luciano Herrera and J. Russo received yellow cards for Newells Old Boys
- • T. Palacios scored the first goal for Estudiantes L.P.
- • F. Perez Escudero netted the second goal for Estudiantes L.P.
- • Newells Old Boys made multiple substitutions in the second half
Lineups
Newells Old Boys
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 G. Arias (G)
- 14 A. Mendez (D)
- 25 B. Cabrera (D)
- 23 N. Goitea (D)
- 28 J. Russo (D)
- 5 L. Regiardo (M)
- 8 D. Sotelo (M)
- 20 F. Guch (M)
- 10 V. Acuna (M)
- 33 W. Nunez (M)
- 27 L. Herrera (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Barlasina
- 15 S. Salcedo
- 22 O. Salomon
- 24 G. Risso
- 19 J. Gomez
- 26 R. Herrera
- 29 M. Esponda
- 7 F. Orozco
- 9 M. Hoyos
- 17 F. Garcia
- 36 F. Scarpeccio
- 99 I. Ramirez
Estudiantes L.P.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 F. Muslera (G)
- 20 E. Meza (D)
- 14 L. Gonzalez Pirez (D)
- 24 T. Palacios (D)
- 13 G. Benedetti (D)
- 21 L. Piovi (M)
- 32 M. Amondarain (M)
- 10 T. Palacios (M)
- 29 Perez Fabricio (M)
- 28 B. Aguirre (M)
- 19 A. Gaich (F)
Substitutes
- 1 F. Iacovich
- 4 S. Nunez
- 26 R. Funes Mori
- 36 J. Pereyra
- 40 E. Mancuso
- 11 F. Farias
- 17 J. Burgos
- 34 T. Gonzalez
- 39 L. Cornejo
- 23 F. Dominguez
- 18 E. Cetre
- 27 L. Alario
Timeline
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11' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardLuciano Herrera
Simulation
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31' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardJ. Russo
Foul
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38' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Sotelo · On: J. Gomez Mattar
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45' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow CardLeandro González Pírez
Foul
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52' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal GoalT. Palacios · Assist: A. Gaich
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59' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Nunez · On: F. Scarpeccio
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60' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Russo · On: Gabriel Risso Patrón
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60' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: Luciano Herrera · On: M. Hoyos
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60' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Aguirre · On: E. Cetré
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72' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Meza · On: E. Mancuso
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72' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Palacios · On: J. Burgos
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73' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Arias · On: W. Barlasina
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81' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal GoalF. Pérez Escudero · Assist: J. Burgos
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85' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gaich · On: F. Farias
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85' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Pérez Escudero · On: L. Alario
Match Stats
| Stat | Newells Old Boys | Estudiantes L.P. |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 17 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 246 | 468 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 7 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 177 | 410 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The opening 10 minutes saw Newells Old Boys receive two yellow cards, which shifted the momentum in favor of Estudiantes L.P.
- ▸ Estudiantes L.P.'s goal by T. Palacios at the 52nd minute broke Newells Old Boys' resistance and set the tone for the rest of the match.