Inspired by Di María, Central beat Independiente 3-1, into quarters | OneFootball

They won 3-1 this Sunday in the round of 16 at the Gigante de Arroyito. Gabriel Ávalos gave El Rojo the lead, and Ángel Di María equalized before the end of the first half. In the second half, Giovanni Cantizano put them ahead and Elías Verón sealed it. Their next opponent will be Racing or Estudiantes.

Rosario Central made a statement as a title contender, beating Independiente 2-1 this Sunday at the Gigante de Arroyito and advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Apertura Tournament after a heated buildup.

Gabriel Ávalos gave El Rojo the lead and Ángel Di María, with a brilliant goal, leveled it before the end of the first half. In the second half, Giovanni Cantizano put Rosario Central ahead and Elías Verón put the game away.

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