Matchday 13: Avellaneda derby steals the spotlight in key round

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·31 March 2026

Matchday 13: Avellaneda derby steals the spotlight in key round

The final stretch of the Apertura Tournament is starting to take shape. This Wednesday, the thirteenth round of the Professional League kicks off, a matchday that promises major movement in the standings ahead of qualification for the next phase.

The opening kickoff: Lanús looks to strengthen its position

The action will begin at 20:00 at “La Fortaleza,” where Lanús will host Platense. “El Granate” comes in holding a promising position, sitting fourth in Zone A with 18 points, and needs all three points to solidify its place in the qualification zone. Meanwhile, “El Calamar” is going through an inconsistent spell with just 10 points in tenth place, which means it must win to keep its mathematical hopes alive. The match will be officiated by Sebastián Martínez, with Salomé Di Iorio on VAR, and broadcast on TNT Sports Premium.

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The Avellaneda derby: The main event

All eyes will be on the Libertadores de América on Saturday at 17:30. Independiente hosts Racing with the two sides in very different situations: “El Rojo” is going through a footballing crisis that has put Gustavo Quinteros under scrutiny, while “La Academia” arrives full of confidence on the back of an eight-match unbeaten run.

Big clashes for the giants

The schedule for the most popular teams is rounded out by demanding fixtures: Boca will visit Talleres on Thursday (20:30), San Lorenzo will host Estudiantes de La Plata on Friday (19:30), and River will wrap up the weekend for the big clubs on Sunday at 18:00, hosting Belgrano.