Match report

Estudiantes L.P. Defeats Union Santa Fe 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P.
2–1
FT
Union Santa Fe
Union Santa Fe
Apr 11, 2026

Estudiantes L.P. secured a vital 2-1 victory over Union Santa Fe in the Liga Profesional Argentina, turning the match around with goals from F. Pérez Escudero and M. Amondarain. Despite going down early, Estudiantes showed resilience and tactical flexibility under pressure, making key substitutions that shifted the momentum. Union Santa Fe led through M. Estigarribia's early goal but was unable to hold off the relentless attack of Estudiantes, who showcased their strength in the final stretch.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Estudiantes L.P. 2 - Union Santa Fe 1
  • • M. Estigarribia (Union Santa Fe) scored the first goal at 36'
  • • F. Pérez Escudero (Estudiantes L.P.) equalized at 60'
  • • M. Amondarain (Estudiantes L.P.) secured the win with a goal at 93'
  • • Estudiantes L.P. made multiple substitutions including T. Palacios, G. Benedetti, and L. Alario, which helped turn the game

Lineups

Estudiantes L.P.

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 Fernando Muslera (G)
  • 40 Eros Mancuso (D)
  • 4 Santiago Núñez (D)
  • 26 Ramiro Funes Mori (D)
  • 36 Joaquín Pereyra (D)
  • 8 Gabriel Neves (M)
  • 29 Fabricio Pérez (M)
  • 7 Jose Sosa (M)
  • 22 Alexis Castro (M)
  • 28 Brian Aguirre (M)
  • 19 Adolfo Gaich (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Tiago Palacios
  • 32 Mikel Amondarain
  • 13 Gastón Benedetti
  • 27 Lucas Alario
  • 14 Leandro González Pírez
  • 17 Joaquín Tobio Burgos
  • 21 Ezequiel Piovi
  • 18 Edwuin Cetré
  • 9 Guido Carrillo
  • 1 Fabricio Iacovich
  • 35 Valente Pierani
  • 11 Facundo Farías

Union Santa Fe

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 Matías Mansilla (G)
  • 32 Nicolás Paz (D)
  • 2 Maizon Rodriguez (D)
  • 26 Juan Pablo Ludueña (D)
  • 11 Mateo Del Blanco (D)
  • 20 Julián Palacios (M)
  • 30 Mauro Pittón (M)
  • 24 Rafael Profini (M)
  • 22 Brahian Cuello (M)
  • 25 Cristian Tarragona (F)
  • 19 Marcelo Estigarribia (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Emiliano Álvarez
  • 23 Augusto Solari
  • 46 Santiago Grella
  • 7 Franco Fragapane
  • 13 Valentín Fascendini
  • 9 Agustín Colazo
  • 5 Lucas Menossi
  • 12 Bruno Pittón
  • 31 Misael Aguirre
  • 40 Lucas Meuli
  • 43 Emilio Giaccone
  • 8 Nicolas Palavecino

Timeline

  1. Estudiantes L.P.
    4' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sosa
  2. Union Santa Fe
    30' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow Card
    M. Del Blanco
  3. Union Santa Fe
    36' Union Santa Fe Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Estigarribia · Assist: J. Palacios
  4. Estudiantes L.P.
    44' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    J. Pereyra
  5. Estudiantes L.P.
    56' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Sosa · On: T. Palacios
  6. Estudiantes L.P.
    56' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Castro · On: M. Amondarain
  7. Estudiantes L.P.
    60' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Pérez Escudero · Assist: B. Aguirre
  8. Estudiantes L.P.
    62' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Pereyra · On: G. Benedetti
  9. Union Santa Fe
    66' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nicolás Paz · On: E. Alvarez
  10. Estudiantes L.P.
    68' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    T. Palacios
  11. Estudiantes L.P.
    73' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ramiro Funes Mori · On: Leandro González Pírez
  12. Estudiantes L.P.
    73' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Gaich · On: L. Alario
  13. Union Santa Fe
    76' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow Card
    M. Estigarribia
  14. Union Santa Fe
    77' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cuello
  15. Union Santa Fe
    77' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Cuello · On: A. Solari
  16. Estudiantes L.P.
    79' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    B. Aguirre
  17. Estudiantes L.P.
    83' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  18. Union Santa Fe
    85' Union Santa Fe Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ludueña
  19. Union Santa Fe
    88' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Palacios · On: Nicolas Palavecino
  20. Union Santa Fe
    88' Union Santa Fe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Del Blanco · On: B. Pittón
  21. Estudiantes L.P.
    90'+3 Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Amondarain

Match Stats

Stat Estudiantes L.P. Union Santa Fe
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 70%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 483 270
Yellow Cards 4 5
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 403 190
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of T. Palacios and G. Benedetti in the second half was a turning point, providing Estudiantes L.P. with fresh legs and attacking options to counter Union Santa Fe.
  • ▸ Estudiantes L.P.'s equalizing goal by F. Pérez Escudero at 60' marked a shift in momentum, energizing the team and setting the stage for a comeback.