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·9 May 2026
Argentinos Juniors v Lanús, Apertura last 16: time, likely XIs, watch live

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·9 May 2026

Argentinos Juniors and Lanús face off this Saturday, starting at 9:30 PM, at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the round of 16 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. El Bicho closed out the regular phase with a 2-0 loss to Gimnasia and finished 3rd in Zone B, while El Grana drew 0-0 with Central Córdoba and ended up sixth in Zone A. Leandro Rey Hilfer is the referee and Facundo Tello is in charge of VAR. On TNT Sports.
The results of their last five matches have been mixed. The home side won on 3 occasions, while the visitors had 1 victory. They drew once. The last time they faced each other in this tournament was on March 26, in the Group Stage of the Argentina – 2026 Apertura Tournament, and Argentinos Juniors came away with a 2-1 victory.
The official in charge of enforcing the rules in the match will be Leandro Rey Hilfer.
It is worth remembering that, in the event of a draw after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time will be played (if the tie remains, it will be decided on penalties). Whoever qualifies for the quarterfinals will play the next round during the week and already knows the venue: they will be away to Boca at La Bombonera if the Xeneize advance, or they will host Huracán if El Globo come out on top.
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