Ángel Di María leads Central to 3-1 win over Independiente, into quarters

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·10. Mai 2026

Ángel Di María leads Central to 3-1 win over Independiente, into quarters

They won 3-1 this Sunday in the round of 16 at the Gigante de Arroyito. Gabriel Ávalos put El Rojo ahead, and Ángel Di María equalized before the end of the first half. In the second, Giovanni Cantizano restored the lead and Elías Verón sealed it. Their next-round opponent will be Racing or Estudiantes.

Rosario Central showed their title credentials, beat Independiente 2-1 this Sunday at the Gigante de Arroyito, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Apertura Tournament after a heated buildup.

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Gabriel Ávalos put El Rojo ahead and Ángel Di María, with a stunning goal, leveled it before the end of the first half. In the second, Giovanni Cantizano put them in front and Elías Verón put the game away.

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