Vélez and Newell’s Share the Points in Tight Liga Profesional Clash
CA Vélez Sarsfield and CA Newell’s Old Boys could not be separated in their Liga Profesional Apertura Matchday 9 meeting, finishing level at 1–1 in a closely fought contest on May 4, 2026.
The draw keeps both sides ticking over in the early phase of the Liga Profesional Apertura campaign, but neither team was able to land the decisive blow that would have pushed them up the standings. Vélez, playing at home, matched Newell’s throughout, and the points were ultimately shared.
According to the official match data currently available, Vélez registered one goal and Newell’s responded with one of their own, but detailed information about the scorers, the timing of the goals, and the pattern of play has not been provided. Likewise, there are no recorded bookings or substitutions in the supplied data, which suggests that the granular event feed for this fixture is incomplete or not yet published.
This lack of event detail makes it difficult to assess the tactical nuances of the game or identify standout individual performances. What is clear, however, is that the result maintains a degree of balance for both clubs as they negotiate the middle portion of the Apertura schedule.
Supporters and analysts looking for a fuller picture of how the match unfolded may need to consult additional sources once comprehensive statistics become available. For now, the official record reflects a tightly contested 1–1 draw between two traditional Argentine sides, with both Vélez and Newell’s taking a point apiece into the next round of fixtures.
More information and updates can be found on the dedicated match page: Vélez vs Newell’s Old Boys, as well as the team hubs for CA Vélez Sarsfield and CA Newell’s Old Boys.
Liga Profesional Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CA Rosario Central
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 |
CS Independiente Rivadavia
|
16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 34 |
| 2 |
CA River Plate
|
16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 29 |
| 3 |
AA Argentinos Juniors
|
16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 |
CA Belgrano
|
16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 26 |
| 5 |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
|
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 26 |
| 6 |
CA Huracán
|
16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 22 |
| 7 |
Racing Club
|
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 21 |
| 8 |
CA Barracas Central
|
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 |
CA Tigre
|
16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 20 |
| 10 |
CA Sarmiento de Junín
|
16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 19 |
| 11 |
CA Banfield
|
16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 19 | -2 | 18 |
| 12 |
CA Tucumán
|
16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 14 |
| 13 |
CA Aldosivi
|
16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 8 |
| 14 |
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
|
16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 24 | -19 | 5 |
| 1 |
Estudiantes de La Plata
|
16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 2 |
CA Boca Juniors
|
16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 |
CA Vélez Sarsfield
|
16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 28 |
| 4 |
CA Rosario Central
|
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 28 |
| 5 |
CA Talleres
|
16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 26 |
| 6 |
CA Independiente
|
16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| 7 |
CA Lanús
|
16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 24 |
| 8 |
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
|
16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 22 |
| 9 |
CA Unión
|
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 21 |
| 10 |
Instituto AC Córdoba
|
16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 21 |
| 11 |
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
|
16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 19 |
| 12 |
CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza
|
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | -8 | 19 |
| 13 |
CA Platense
|
16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 16 |
| 14 |
CA Central Córdoba
|
16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 16 |
| 15 |
CA Newell's Old Boys
|
16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 15 |
| 16 |
CD Riestra
|
16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 11 |
