Overview

• Marcelo Gallardo offloaded eight senior players and elevated youth prospects—among them Santiago Lencina and Juan Bautista Dadín—to reshape River Plate’s squad ahead of the Clausura.
• Rosario Central’s homecoming for Ángel Di María drew a sellout at Arroyito, where he converted a penalty before exiting late with an ankle injury in a 1-1 draw against Godoy Cruz.
• Independiente secured forward Ignacio Pussetto from Pumas de México on a contract running through December 2027, bolstering its attack ahead of the season opener.
• Barracas Central stunned Racing Club in Avellaneda when Rodrigo Insúa converted a late VAR-awarded penalty, sparking fan protests against referee Nicolás Lamolina and AFA president Chiqui Tapia.
• Belgrano de Córdoba’s 3-0 rout of Huracán showcased Lucas Zelarayán’s spectacular strike, while Instituto’s 1-0 win over Gimnasia deepened the latter’s relegation concerns.