Independiente, the only unbeaten giant in the Apertura 2026 | OneFootball

In the start of the 2026 Apertura Tournament marked by the inconsistency of the country's most powerful teams, Independiente found a concrete reason to be hopeful: it is the only one of the five major teams that has not yet lost.

The 1-0 victory against Platense, with Montiel's goal, not only marked the first win in the tournament but also solidified a start that, although marked by three consecutive draws, never put the unbeaten streak at risk. This detail, in a championship that is just beginning, is starting to gain value.

The beginning had not been entirely convincing. The draws generated some murmurs in Avellaneda and doubts about the team's performance. However, the team showed order and a solid defensive structure that allowed them to earn points in each match. The victory against the Calamar ended up transforming that streak into a more optimistic starting point.

The contrast with the rest of the major teams reinforces this fact. River has already suffered a loss, Boca and San Lorenzo have accumulated more than one defeat, and Racing had an especially adverse start, with three setbacks in the first few matches. In this scenario, the Rojo remained the only team to stay undefeated.

Of course, being unbeaten alone does not define championships, but it does build confidence. In a long and balanced tournament, staying strong from the start can make a psychological and competitive difference. Independiente, at least for now, clings to this record to project itself with ambition.

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