CA Union vs CA Newell's Old Boys, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
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Match Preview
CA Union vs CA Newell's Old Boys — Superliga Argentina at Estadio 15 de Abril.
- CA Union 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Newell's Old Boys 27 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fernando Espinoza
- Assistant 1 Jose Castelli
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 CA Velez Sarsfield 27 51 2 CA Talleres 27 48 3 Racing Club 27 46 4 CA Huracan 27 46 5 CA River Plate 27 43 6 CA Boca Juniors 27 42 7 CA Independiente 27 40 8 CA Tucuman 27 40 9 CA Union 27 40 10 CA Platense 27 39 11 CS Independiente Rivadavia 27 38 12 Estudiantes de La Plata 27 36 13 Instituto AC Cordoba 27 36 14 CA Lanus 27 36 15 CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba 27 35 16 CA Belgrano 27 35 17 CD Riestra 27 35 18 CA Tigre 27 34 19 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 32 20 CA Rosario Central 27 32 21 CSyD Defensa y Justicia 27 32 22 CA Central Cordoba 27 31 23 AA Argentinos Juniors 27 30 24 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 27 29 25 CA Newell's Old Boys 27 28 26 CA Sarmiento de Junin 27 26 27 CA Banfield 27 24 28 CA Barracas Central 27 23 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 17 Apr CA Newell's Old Boys H 2–3 L 11 Apr Estudiantes de La Plata A 1–2 L 03 Apr CD Riestra H 2–0 W 21 Mar CSyD Defensa y Justicia A 0–2 L 16 Mar CA Boca Juniors H 1–1 D 10 Mar CA Independiente A 4–4 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 17 Apr CA Union A 3–2 W 12 Apr CA San Lorenzo de Almagro H 0–0 D 05 Apr CA Central Cordoba A 3–1 W 21 Mar CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza H 1–0 W 17 Mar CA Lanus A 0–5 L 11 Mar CA Platense H 1–1 D Season Stats
CA Union CA Newell's Old Boys #9 Position #25 40 Points 28 27 Played 27 11 / 7 / 9 W / D / L 7 / 7 / 13 27 Scored 22 26 Conceded 35 +1 GD -13 1.48 PPG 1.04 41% Win % 26% Key Stats
29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history31% Clean Sheets
CA Union this season13% Clean Sheets
CA Newell's Old Boys this seasonCA Union are 9th (40 pts). CA Newell's Old Boys are 25th (28 pts).
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Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio 15 de Abril will turn into a battlefield for CA Union and CA Newell\'s Old Boys.
- 4' Goal! Marcelo Estigarribia scores his 14 goal in 86 matches.
- 9' It looks surprising CA Newell\'s Old Boys does not make any changes. Rodrigo Herrera has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 13' What a strike from Matias Mansilla! The score is 2-0.
- 18' Cristian Tarragona has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 23' The travelling CA Newell\'s Old Boys supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CA Newell\'s Old Boys winning 100% of all matches.
- 32' CA Newell's Old Boys receives a card for a hard tackle on 32.
- 37' CA Union is showing some good football. However, CA Union are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' Goal! Jeronimo Russo scores his 1 goal in 152 matches.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Time for substitution for CA Union. Brahian Cuello is replaced by Nicolas Palavecino.
- 51' CA Newell\'s Old Boys started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 61' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Martin Ortega suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' CA Union manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Menossi is hanging Rafael Profini on the field on 62 minute.
- 65' Another change for CA Newell's Old Boys made on 65 minute. Armando Mendez leaves to be changed by Martin Ortega.
- 67' The referee shows CA Newell's Old Boys player a card on 67.
- 69' The referee shows CA Union player a card on 69.
- 74' CA Newell\'s Old Boys is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 76' Goal! Ignacio Ramirez scores his 7 goal in 417 matches.
- 76' It is a substitution in CA Newell's Old Boys team. Franscisco Scarpeccio is replaced by Ignacio Ramirez on 76 minute.
- 78' CA Newell's Old Boys receives a card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 81' Time for substitution for CA Union. Mauro Pitton is replaced by Franco Fragapane.
- 86' CA Newell\'s Old Boys seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 87' Goal! Lucas Menossi scores his 8 goal in 107 matches.
- 90' The referee shows CA Union player a card on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets Walter Mazzantti as he departs to be replaced by Marcelo Esponda.
- Full Time. CA Newell\'s Old Boys beats CA Union
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CA Union
4-4-2Starting XI- 30
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Bench- 23
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Coach Leonardo MadelónCA Newell\'s Old Boys
4-1-4-1Starting XI- 15
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Armando Mendez ↓ Martin Ortega 65'
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20
Facundo Guch ↓ Fabian Noguera 65'
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Bench-
38
Fabian Noguera ↑ 65'
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99
Ignacio Ramirez ↑ 76'
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Martin Ortega ↑ 65'
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29
Marcelo Esponda ↑ 90'
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Jeronimo Gomez Mattar ↑ 46'
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Coach Frank Kudelka -
Head to Head
CA Union Form
CA Newell\'s Old Boys Form
2026-04-17 CA Union 2–3 CA Newell's Old Boys W 2026-04-12 CA Newell's Old Boys 0–0 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro D 2026-04-05 CA Central Cordoba 1–3 CA Newell's Old Boys W 2026-03-21 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza L 2026-03-17 CA Lanus 5–0 CA Newell's Old Boys L 2026-03-11 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–1 CA Platense D