Match report

Velez Sarsfield Defeats Estudiantes L.P. 1-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P.
0–1
FT
Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield
Mar 2, 2026

In a closely contested match of the Liga Profesional Argentina, Velez Sarsfield managed to defeat Estudiantes L.P. by a 1-0 scoreline, thanks to a goal from F. Monzón in the 58th minute. The game was marked by a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, but Velez held on to secure a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Estudiantes L.P. 0–1 Velez Sarsfield
  • • Goal Scorer: F. Monzón (58')
  • • Assist: L. Magallán
  • • Yellow Cards: E. Meza (38'), M. Amondarain (50'), T. Palacios (90'), Leandro González Pírez (81') (Estudiantes L.P.), L. Robertone (17'), C. Baeza (19'), F. Monzón (40'), M. Arias (70') (Velez Sarsfield)

Lineups

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)
  • 32 M. Amondarain (M)
  • 21 L. Piovi (M)
  • 10 T. Palacios (M)
  • 29 Perez Fabricio (M)
  • 18 E. Cetre (M)
  • 9 G. Carrillo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Iacovich
  • 4 S. Nunez
  • 35 V. Pierani
  • 36 J. Pereyra
  • 40 E. Mancuso
  • 17 J. Burgos
  • 34 T. Gonzalez
  • 39 L. Cornejo
  • 11 F. Farias
  • 19 A. Gaich
  • 27 L. Alario
  • 28 B. Aguirre

Velez Sarsfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Montero (G)
  • 4 J. Garcia (D)
  • 2 E. Mammana (D)
  • 16 L. Magallan (D)
  • 3 E. Gomez (D)
  • 5 C. Baeza (M)
  • 8 L. Robertone (M)
  • 50 T. Andrada (M)
  • 22 M. Lanzini (M)
  • 7 I. Machuca (M)
  • 23 F. Monzon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Marchiori
  • 32 T. Silvero
  • 6 A. Quiros
  • 49 D. Dominguez
  • 19 L. Cristaldo
  • 29 R. Aliendro
  • 48 L. Feler
  • 9 B. Romero
  • 35 M. Arias
  • 15 D. Godoy
  • 17 A. Veron
  • 14 R. Pineiro

Timeline

  1. Velez Sarsfield
    17' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    L. Robertone

    Foul

  2. Velez Sarsfield
    19' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baeza

    Foul

  3. Estudiantes L.P.
    38' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    E. Meza

    Foul

  4. Velez Sarsfield
    40' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    F. Monzón

    Foul

  5. Estudiantes L.P.
    50' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    M. Amondarain

    Foul

  6. Velez Sarsfield
    58' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Monzón · Assist: L. Magallán
  7. Estudiantes L.P.
    61' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Pérez Escudero · On: B. Aguirre
  8. Velez Sarsfield
    66' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Robertone · On: R. Aliendro
  9. Velez Sarsfield
    66' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Machuca · On: M. Arias
  10. Estudiantes L.P.
    69' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Meza · On: E. Mancuso
  11. Estudiantes L.P.
    69' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Palacios · On: F. Farias
  12. Velez Sarsfield
    70' Velez Sarsfield Card · Yellow Card
    M. Arias

    Foul

  13. Estudiantes L.P.
    81' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro González Pírez

    Argument

  14. Estudiantes L.P.
    87' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Benedetti · On: J. Burgos
  15. Estudiantes L.P.
    87' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Cetré · On: A. Gaich
  16. Velez Sarsfield
    88' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lanzini · On: B. Romero
  17. Velez Sarsfield
    90'+3 Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Monzón · On: Aarón Quirós
  18. Estudiantes L.P.
    90' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    T. Palacios

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Estudiantes L.P. Velez Sarsfield
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 84% 77%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 406 318
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 9 0
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 341 244
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came in the 58th minute when F. Monzón scored the only goal of the game, assisted by L. Magallán, which gave Velez Sarsfield the lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Estudiantes L.P. made several substitutions in the second half, including bringing on F. Pérez Escudero and E. Mancuso, but could not find an equalizer despite the changes.