Rosario Central suffered a narrow defeat against Belgrano at the Monumental and saw their streak of inconsistency continue in the Argentine top flight. The Córdoba side secured all three points with a goal in the 87th minute, when Matías Suárez finished clinically after a counterattack left the Canallas' defense exposed.

What happened in the match?

The Canallas arrived needing points to distance themselves from the bottom of the table. Yet the team led by Eduardo Coudet failed to impose their style and paid dearly for a defensive error late in the game. Belgrano, coming off a strong start in the competition, capitalized on a swift counter that ended in Suárez's goal.

Rosario Central goalkeeper Jorge Broun stood out with key saves in the first half, but couldn't prevent the equalizer. The lack of cutting edge in attack and mistakes in ball distribution ultimately decided the outcome.

Why it matters for Rosario Central

Coudet's side has now lost four of its last five matches and remains unable to find the consistency needed to push for more comfortable positions. With 15 points in the Copa de la Liga Profesional from 4 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses in 14 games, the Canallas sit 11th on the table. Their last win came on February 25, when they beat Gimnasia L.P. 2-1, but since then they've managed just one victory in five outings.

The loss to Belgrano leaves the red-and-black in a tight spot ahead of the next matchday. The team must regain confidence quickly, especially as their next opponent is Gimnasia L.P. at the Gigante de Arroyito on August 30.

What’s next for the Canallas?

The coaching staff will review the errors from this match to address them before the next challenge. Coudet had already stressed the need to improve defensive solidity, and this result reinforces that priority. The team has scored 10 goals and conceded 18, with a negative eight-goal difference.

The Centralista faithful are expecting a strong response in the next fixture. With just 15 points on the line and a recent run of WLLLL across their last five games, the margin for error is shrinking. The Canallas must secure all three points if they're to move clear of the relegation zone.

The club continues to search for reinforcements to bolster the squad, but for now the focus is on correcting the mistakes that cost them points in a crucial match. The fans trust Coudet to find the formula to turn things around.

League standing (final 2024 table -- new season not yet under way): 11th in Copa de la Liga Profesional, 15 pts, 4W-3D-7L from 14 games, recent form DLLLW. Last result: Gimnasia L.P. 1-2 Rosario Central (2026-02-25). Next fixture: vs Gimnasia L.P. (at home, 2026-08-30).