Argentinos Juniors ended July with a commanding performance. The Buenos Aires side secured a 3-0 victory over Estudiantes RC in a match played on July 28, showing clear dominance from the outset.
The match served as a reminder of the squad's attacking potential. With 70% of possession, Argentinos Juniors generated a total of nine shots on target, nearly double their opponent's tally. Passing accuracy was key, completing 550 passes with an 86% success rate, while Estudiantes RC managed just 179. This superiority translated to an xG of 2.30 compared to the visitors' modest 0.72.
Overwhelming statistical control
The story of the game is told in the numbers. Beyond the shots, Argentinos Juniors won 56 duels to 43 and earned six corners. The goalkeeper made four saves, but the defense remained organized, conceding only six fouls. The opening goal came in the 23rd minute from a distance of 13 meters, a left-footed strike that found the bottom corner. Minutes later, in the 24th and 28th, two more dangerous attempts narrowly missed the target.
This win contrasts with the team's current form. In their last five official matches, Argentinos Juniors are winless, with a record of three draws and two defeats. The most recent was a 1-0 loss to Rosario Central on September 20. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Gimnasia La Plata, where Gastón Verón scored the equalizer assisted by Tomás Molina. You can review the details of these results and the league standings on our stats page.
The manager will need to find the formula from this type of performance to change their course. The next fixture is key: a home match against Tigre on October 3. A win there could serve as a turning point for the run-in. The Argentinos Juniors 2026 squad must recover the effectiveness shown in July to improve their position. Full details on the upcoming schedule are on our fixtures page.
The team proved on that date they can control a game and create chances consistently. Translating that dominant play to the current phase of the season is the main challenge. The win over Estudiantes RC remains a positive benchmark in the campaign's history.
First reported at espndeportes.espn.com
