Villa returns, Independiente Rivadavia keep their perfect run

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·4 de febrero de 2026

Villa returns, Independiente Rivadavia keep their perfect run

Independiente Rivadavia confirmed their great start in the Torneo Apertura and defeated Sarmiento 2-1 at the Bautista Gargantini, in the third round of Group B. With the return of Sebastián Villa, La Lepra won again and remains the only team with a perfect score.

The team from Mendoza opened the scoring after a cross from Villa that Fabrizio Sartori capitalized on for the 1-0. In the second half, Alejo Osella extended the lead and seemed to set up a comfortable win, but Junior Marabel pulled one back for the Verde and added suspense to the ending.

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Despite Sarmiento's final push, Independiente Rivadavia held on to the lead and celebrated another home victory, looking down on everyone from the top and keeping their hopes intact.

¡SARTORI PARA EL PRIMERO DE LA LEPRA! El delantero la empujó tras el centro de Villa y marcó el 1-0 de Independiente Rivadavia vs. Sarmiento. 📺 #ESPN
– miércoles, 4 de febrero de 2026

REGALITO PARA LA LEPRA: error defensivo de Sarmiento y gol de Osella para el 2-0 de Independiente Rivadavia en el #TorneoApertura. 📺 #ESPN
– miércoles, 4 de febrero de 2026

DESCUENTA EL VERDE: espectacular pase de Caramelo Martínez, asistencia de Rentería y gol de Marabel para el 1-2 de Sarmiento ante Independiente Rivadavia. 📺 #ESPN
– miércoles, 4 de febrero de 2026

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