What happened in the first matchday?

Rosario Central kicked off pre‑season with two wins over Colón de Santa Fe on Wednesday July 3 2026 at the Arroyo Seco ground. The first game ended 2‑1; Santiago Segovia scored at 9′ and Marco Ruben added the winner at 12′. In the second match, the Jorge Almirón‑led side prevailed 1‑0 thanks to a Ruben goal at 14′.

How was the preparation set up?

Both fixtures were played in two 30‑minute halves, a short‑format test to gauge fitness and tactics. In the first game, the starting XI featured Ledesma in goal, with Coronel, Mallo, Zaracho and A. Oviedo defending, and Ibarra, Navarro, Segovia, J. Fernández, Copetti and Cantizano shaping the midfield. For the second match, Almirón rotated: D. Fernández between the sticks, Verón, Komar, Castorani and Carnicero at the back, and an attacking trio of G. Fernández, Ramos, Cabrera, Cervera, Ruben and F. Oviedo.

What does this mean for the second half of the season?

The outcomes confirm Marco Ruben’s role as Central’s primary scorer, netting all three goals of the day. Young talent Iván Ojeda also featured, while rotations involving Copetti and Cabrera give the coach a broader pool to choose from before the official campaign starts. Almirón has already expressed confidence in the squad, noting that the intensity of the Arroyo Seco sessions will underpin their Liga Profesional push.

What’s next for the team?

After wrapping up the matchday, Central moves into its next micro‑cycle, eyeing official fixtures of the second semester. Upcoming plans include a friendly against Independiente del Valle and preparation for the Liga Cup ties. Fans can watch live training updates on the club’s website and Instagram, where technical and physical progress videos will be posted.