Barracas Central vs Sarmiento

Sarmiento claimed a deserved 2-1 victory at Estadio Claudio Chiqui Tapia, ending a long run without an away win dating back to their triumph at River's Monumental in October 2025. A dominant first-half display proved the difference as Barracas Central were left empty-handed on home soil. Junior Marabel opened the scoring on 24 minutes, nodding home from a Thiago Santamaría cross. The visitors doubled their lead before the break when Carlos Villalba fired a low strike into the corner in the 40th minute, with Marabel turning provider. Rodrigo Insúa pulled one back from the penalty spot on 69 minutes after VAR spotted a handball by Manuel García, but Barracas Central could not find an equaliser despite late pressure. The result lifts Sarmiento to back-to-back wins and keeps their playoff hopes alive in Zona B, where both sides sit level on 16 points. For Barracas Central, attention now turns to their upcoming Copa Sudamericana debut after a frustrating night at home.