Belgrano and Tigre face off in Córdoba in a clash of strong starts | OneFootball

The Pirate faces the Matador this Thursday at the Julio César Villagra Stadium, for the second matchday. Both teams come in as winners and promise an intense clash.

For the second round of the Torneo Apertura 2026, Belgrano and Tigre will face each other this Thursday from 19:15 at the Gigante de Alberdi. The team from Córdoba comes off a positive debut with a 2-1 win over Rosario Central and will look to make home advantage count to stay at the top. On the other side, Diego Dabove’s team arrives in high spirits after a 2-0 victory against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto.

The Pirate showed character and efficiency in their opener, with a solid and organized team, true to Zielinski’s style. At home, and with the support of their fans, they will try to repeat the formula: intensity, defensive solidity, and taking advantage of attacking chances to earn another three points in a promising start.

Tigre, meanwhile, left a good impression in the first matchday and aims to consolidate their performance. With a competitive squad, the Matador will try to be a protagonist in Córdoba, press high, and strike with quick transitions, knowing that picking up points away from home is always a bonus.

The Julio César Villagra Stadium will be the stage for an attractive duel between two teams that started off on the right foot. With similar situations and clear objectives, Belgrano and Tigre promise a hard-fought match, key to setting the tone early in the Apertura.

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