What happened in the Belgrano vs Argentinos Jrs clash?

Belgrano faced Argentinos Jrs on August 1 2026 at the Estadio Julio César Villagra in Córdoba, and the match ended 2‑1 in favor of the home side. The winning goal arrived in the 78th minute, scored by Nicolás Fernández, who recorded his fourth goal of the season. Lucas Passerini provided the assist for the 55' equaliser, while Tomas Molina netted Argentinos' only goal.

Why does this result matter for Belgrano?

The victory keeps Belgrano in 10th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 20 points from 16 games (4 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses) and a recent form of D L D W D. With 13 goals scored and 11 conceded, the club holds a +2 goal difference but remains 9 points behind leaders Boca Juniors. The win prevents the gap to the relegation zone from widening and boosts the squad’s confidence ahead of the next fixture.

Who were the key performers?

Nicolás Fernández was decisive again, scoring his fourth goal and taking 14 shots on target. Lucas Passerini led the creation chart with six assists, while Nicolás Oroz added three key passes. Defensively, Alan Lescano attempted 13 shots, though only two were on target. The club’s top scorer remains L. Zelarayán, with four goals in 18 appearances, but he could not end his drought in this game.

What’s next for Belgrano?

With the table still fluid, the next challenge comes against San Lorenzo on August 8, where they will aim to cement the positive run and close in on the international competition spots. Coach Jorge Almirón has stressed that maintaining the offensive shape will be essential, and that the defence must cut down shots on goal to improve the goal difference. Meanwhile, fans hope the good form continues and the club keeps adding points to move away from the relegation battle.

Current context (July 7 2026): Belgrano sits 10th in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 20 points, 4 W‑8 D‑4 L from 16 matches, form D L D W D; they have scored 13 goals and conceded 11, +2 goal difference; they are 9 points behind Boca Juniors; their top scorer is L. Zelarayán (4 goals in 18 games).