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Newell's Old Boys 2026 Clausura – Results and Standings

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Newell's Old Boys opened the 2026 Torneo Clausura with a 1-0 home win over Talleres de Córdoba on 25 July, featuring a Matías Cóccaro penalty and a clean sheet from Josué Reinatti. ~~The match marked the debut of Talleres coach Jorge Sampaoli.~~ Three days later, the club announced a $30,000 ticket surcharge for the upcoming Boca Juniors match to fund stadium works and operational costs. On 30 July, Independiente defeated Newell's 1-0 at the Estadio Libertadores de América – Ricardo Enrique Bochini, with Santiago Montiel scoring in the 41st minute. This result left Newell's in seventh place in Zone A. Injuries to Maxi Gutiérrez (ankle) and Sebastián Valdez (knee) were confirmed. Meanwhile, Independiente Rivadavia’s 2-1 victory over Huracán lifted them to the top of the overall table, and Independiente Santa Fe secured a Copa Sudamericana last-16 spot after a 5-0 aggregate win over Caracas FC. ~~Santa Fe, having earned US$4.78 million in prize money, prepared for a tie against River Plate.~~ Newell's later broke a three-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory against Deportivo Riestra, featuring second-half goals from Facundo Guch and Walter Mazzantti. This win moved Newell's to third place in Zone A with seven points. In a subsequent match, Independiente secured another 1-0 victory against Newell's, defined by a 40th-minute strike from Santiago Montiel. On 23 August, Newell's secured a 2-1 victory against Banfield at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa, marking their second consecutive win and moving them into the playoff qualification zone. Matías Cóccaro scored twice after coming off the bench. Manager Frank Kudelka noted his ambition to compete with top teams, stating, ‘Our direct rivals are the ones at the top and I say that without arrogance.’ The victory also extended Newell's unbeaten home streak to eight matches. Following these successes, Newell's played to a 0-0 draw against Estudiantes de La Plata at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi.

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