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Unión clinches Liga Rafaelina Apertura title amid busy Argentine lower‑division fixtures
Unión de Sunchales secured the Liga Rafaelina Apertura crown by defeating Libertad de Estación Clucellas 3‑1, ending a ten‑year title drought. The victory came after a comeback from an early goal, with Kevin Muñoz scoring twice, including the decisive header.
In Primera Nacional, Temperley beat Atlético de Rafaela 2‑0, moving closer to the promotion playoff spots. Meanwhile, San Martín de Tucumán held Deportivo Maipú to a 0‑0 draw in Mendoza, preserving their unbeaten run.
The Primera B Metropolitana saw mixed results: Ituzaingó lost 2‑0 to Deportivo Laferrere, San Martín de Burzaco fell 2‑1 to Sportivo Italiano and Villa San Carlos suffered a 2‑0 defeat to Deportivo Camioneros, leaving both clubs in relegation danger.
Additionally, Racing’s right‑back Gastón Martirena attracted interest from Uruguay’s Nacional, which reportedly offered US$1.5 million for 40% of his rights, though Racing has denied any agreement.