Belgrano reaches its first final after beating Argentinos Juniors on penalties

Group 1st Phase

The table of the first phase of the Apertura 2026 tournament shows the teams with their accumulated points: - Independiente Rivadavia 161 - Club Atlético River Plate 169 - Argentinos Juniors 168 - Rosario 168 - Belgrano 167 - Other teams with less than 167 points.

Historic final for Belgrano

Belgrano, from Córdoba, writes a historic page by qualifying for the Apertura 2026 final after eliminating Argentinos Juniors on penalties. The match ended 1‑1 after regular time and 4‑3 in favor of Belgrano in the penalty shootout, securing their first final in the Primera División.

Implications

This win not only marks a milestone for Belgrano but also leaves Argentinos Juniors out of the final contention, changing the competition landscape.