Rosario Central 1-2 Belgrano
Updated
Belgrano won: Rosario Central 1-2 Belgrano in the Liga Profesional (Round 1) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026 at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe. Rosario Central goals: Ángel Di Maria 45'+3 (pen). Belgrano goals: Facundo Mallo 88' (og), Lautaro Gutierrez 89'. Sent off: Ricardo Zielinski (55'). Expected goals: 1.82-0.94. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Ángel Di Maria (8.4).
Match report
Belgrano beat Rosario Central 2-1
Belgrano came from behind to beat Rosario Central 2-1 away from home at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito on Sunday 25 January in Liga Profesional.
Ángel Di Maria put Rosario Central ahead from the penalty spot on 45+3' (1-0), an own goal by Facundo Mallo levelled for Belgrano on 88' (1-1) and Lautaro Gutierrez restored Belgrano's lead on 89' (1-2).
Lautaro Gutierrez's 89' strike proved decisive.
Ricardo Zielinski (Belgrano) was sent off on 55'.
Rosario Central had 50% of the ball, shots were 17-13 (8-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.82-0.94. Rosario Central created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Ángel Di Maria (Rosario Central) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Match stats
| Rosario Central | Belgrano | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.82 | 0.94 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 29 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 312 (82%) | 307 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 17 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Rosario Central (3-4-2-1): Jeremías Ledesma, Ignacio Ovando, Facundo Mallo, Alexis Soto, Enzo Giménez, Franco Ibarra, Vicente Pizarro, Agustín Sández, Ángel Di Maria, Jáminton Campaz, Alejo Véliz
Belgrano (4-4-2): Thiago Cardozo, Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Lisandro López, Federico Ricca, Emiliano Ariel Rigoni, Adrián Sánchez, Santiago Longo, Juan Velázquez, Nicolás Fernández, Lucas Zelarayán
Key events
- 29' · Yellow card · Leonardo Morales (Belgrano)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Ángel Di Maria (Rosario Central)
- 46' · Substitution · Alcides Benítez for Leonardo Morales (Belgrano)
- 55' · Red card · Ricardo Zielinski (Belgrano)
- 58' · Substitution · Francisco González Metilli for Adrián Sánchez (Belgrano)
- 60' · Yellow card · Franco Ibarra (Rosario Central)
- 66' · Yellow card · Ignacio Ovando (Rosario Central)
- 68' · Substitution · Emanuel Coronel for Alexis Soto (Rosario Central)
- 69' · Substitution · Enzo Copetti for Alejo Véliz (Rosario Central)
- 74' · Substitution · Lucas Passerini for Emiliano Ariel Rigoni (Belgrano)
- 82' · Substitution · Ramiro Hernandes for Santiago Longo (Belgrano)
- 83' · Substitution · Lautaro Gutierrez for Juan Velázquez (Belgrano)
- 87' · Substitution · Federico Navarro for Franco Ibarra (Rosario Central)
- 87' · Substitution · Luca Raffin for Jáminton Campaz (Rosario Central)
- 88' · Goal · Facundo Mallo (Belgrano)
- 89' · Goal · Lautaro Gutierrez (Belgrano)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2013: Rosario Central 5, draws 3, Belgrano 4.
Questions
Who won Rosario Central vs Belgrano?
Belgrano won, 1-2 (Liga Profesional) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026.
When and where is Rosario Central vs Belgrano?
Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 01:00 UTC at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe, Liga Profesional.
What is the head-to-head record between Rosario Central and Belgrano?
In 12 league meetings since 2013: Rosario Central 5 wins, 3 draws, Belgrano 4 wins (goals 12-9).