Rosario Central visits Apertura champion Belgrano in the first round of Group B of the 2026 Clausura Tournament. The match will be played this Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 PM at the Gigante de Alberdi stadium, broadcast by TNT Sports. The Canalla arrives with an inconsistent streak, occupying the 20th position in the Argentine Professional League with 32 points (8 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses). In their last five matches, they only secured one victory (1W-0D-4L).

What happened in the last match?

Belgrano and Rosario Central last faced each other on January 24, 2026, in the Apertura, where the Pirata won 2-1 at the Gigante de Arroyito. Lautaro Gutiérrez and an own goal by Facundo Mallo sealed the victory for Belgrano, while Ángel Di María scored a penalty for the Canalla. In Córdoba, the last match was in July 2023, ending 0-0.

Why is this important for Rosario Central?

The match is crucial for the Canalla, who aim to improve their league position. With 27 goals scored and 30 conceded, the team needs to add points to move away from the bottom. Their last win was against Gimnasia L.P. (2-1) on February 25, 2026, but since then, they have lost four of their last five matches.

How to watch the match live?

The game will be broadcast by TNT Sports, available on Flow, Telecentro Play, and DGO with the Football Pack. It can also be followed in real-time on canchallena.com. Betting houses favor Belgrano, with odds of 2.50 for their victory, while a win for Rosario Central pays 3.32.

What's next for Rosario Central?

After this match, the Canalla will host Gimnasia L.P. on August 30, 2026, at the Gigante de Arroyito.