With the genius of the former Inter, Estudiantes wins another title in Argentina

Thanks to center forward Lucas Alario’s eye for goal, Estudiantes won their second national title in the space of a week. This Saturday (20), during a match at the Estadio Único de San Nicolás, the Pincharrata They beat Platense, from behind, 2-1, and won the Trofeo de Campeones trophy.

With this trophy, Estudiantes qualified for two different tournaments in the 2026 season: the Argentine Super Cup (they will face Independiente Rivadavia) and the Internacional Super Cup, where they will face Rosario Central.

During the first stage, the tense atmosphere left the confrontation quite “stalled,” providing few clues to suggest dominance of offensive actions. Despite this, the one who came closest to opening the count was Pincharrataleading to the danger of an Edwin Cetré shot and a header against Guido Mainero’s goal. In both situations, archer Federico Losas made providential saves.

Interestingly, from the start of added time, the team that opened the scoring in the town of San Nicolás de los Arroyos was the one that seemed furthest away from doing so. From the fourth minute, a touch partially deflected by the Estudiantes defense fell at the feet of Franco Zapiola. The Platense number 11 caught it on the first try, low to the ground, and beat the experienced goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.

Barely five minutes later, the Squid could have extended the count with Mainero, this time, attacking on the right side. However, Platense not only saw their striker lose his chance, but La Plata’s representation also reached the tie. In the 33rd minute, a cross from Cetré arrived on the right side of the penalty area where Fabricio Pérez deflected the ball with his head and Lucas Alario headed it into the net.

With more physical vigor, the four-time champion club Libertadores made their best moment of the match count and looked for the turnaround in extra time, again with the genius of Alario. In the 46th minute, a corner from Cetré put the former center forward out of action.Flat River And International closing in at the far post and striking to beat Losas. 2-1 and new cup guaranteed for the La Plata club.

Follow our content on social media: Bluesky, Threads, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.