Argentinos Juniors solidified its lead in Zone B of the 2026 Clausura Tournament with a crucial home victory. According to El Economista, 'El Bicho' defeated Aldosivi 2-1 at La Paternal this Monday, completing the seventh round of the competition.
How does the standings table look?
The win keeps Argentinos Juniors at the top with 16 points. The team managed by Nicolás Diez has five wins, one draw, and just one loss in the first seven matches. This advantage gives them a four-point lead over their closest chasers.
Tigre occupies second place with 12 points after drawing 0-0 with Barracas Central. Sarmiento also has 12 points but dropped to third after a heavy 4-1 defeat to Unión in an interzonal match. The complete Group B standings table shows a tight race for the playoff spots.
What other results stood out this round?
Several matches from the seventh round had direct consequences on the table. Gimnasia de La Plata climbed to fourth place with 12 points after beating Rosario Central 2-1 at the Gigante de Arroyito. This result ended a two-game losing streak for 'El Lobo'.
Independiente Rivadavia pulled off one of the most important victories by defeating Racing 3-1 in Mendoza. 'La Lepra' ended a four-match winless run and reached 11 points. Meanwhile, Belgrano drew 0-0 with Atlético Tucumán and remains in contention with 11 units.
How was Argentinos Juniors' match?
The La Paternal side needed to bounce back after two rounds without a win. They achieved their objective against Aldosivi with a narrow 2-1 scoreline. The portal El1Digital confirmed that 'El Bicho' returned to winning ways and now holds a four-point advantage over Tigre, Sarmiento, and Gimnasia in the zone.
This result reinforces the home team's solidity, which has shown consistency since the start of the tournament. Fans can check the full schedule for the remainder of the season on our fixtures page.
What is expected for the upcoming rounds?
With nine matchdays still to play, the gap between second and ninth place is just three points. This promises an intense fight for qualification spots in the coming weeks. The defensive solidity of some teams will be a key factor.
Belgrano, for example, has conceded only four goals in seven games. Atlético Tucumán has an even better record with just two goals against. Complete details on each player's performance are available in our stats. Argentinos Juniors will face Tigre in the next round, a direct clash for the leadership scheduled for next Sunday.
