Belgrano Cordoba vs Argentinos JRS Match Recap - Oct 24, 2025

Argentinos Juniors Prevail Over Belgrano Cordoba in Copa Argentina Clash, Foiling Upset Hopes

In a highly anticipated Copa Argentina showdown, Argentinos Juniors triumphed over Belgrano Cordoba with a scoreline of 2-1, proving that the underdog script I dared to envision was laughably off the mark. Belgrano, buoyed by a recent win over Boca Juniors, were unable to harness that momentum at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, where the stakes were high and the outcome was electric.

The match unfolded with intensity from the outset, as Lucas Zelarayán put Belgrano in the lead in the 36th minute with a well-placed shot that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. As I predicted, Belgrano's resilience showed early on, and their ability to counter-attack did appear promising. Yet, as it so often happens in football, the tide turned dramatically after halftime.

With the second half came a renewed determination from Argentinos Juniors, who leveled the score just 14 minutes after the break. Hernán López Muñoz's strike in the 59th minute injected life into Argentinos' campaign, sparking a series of attacking forays that rattled Belgrano's defense. Though I had anticipated a more defensive approach from the visitors, their ability to seize control and impose their will was commendable.

As the clock wound down, tensions heightened. It was a penalty that ultimately sealed Belgrano's fate. In the 82nd minute, Tomás Molina, the hitman of Argentinos, stepped up and converted the penalty with clinical precision, marking his position as the team's key player and erasing any doubt about his credentials.

While Belgrano displayed moments of brilliance, their recent run of draws appeared to catch up with them as they struggled to reclaim momentum after asserting dominance early in the match. With this defeat, Belgrano's inconsistency continues to plague their aspirations, leaving them to ponder their next steps in both league and cup play.

For Argentinos Juniors, this victory is a much-needed confidence booster. With their current standing in the league showing promise following a recent win against Newell's Old Boys, they can now look forward to the next round of the Copa Argentina with renewed vigor. They've demonstrated that when pushed, they can rise to the challenge-a trait that bodes well for their future fixtures.

As both teams navigate through this season, the implications of today's result are profound. Belgrano must regroup and find a way to convert their competitive performances into tangible results, while Argentinos Juniors will be eager to maintain this momentum as they continue to battle for supremacy in both the league and cup. The next few matches will define their trajectories, but one thing is clear-despite my misguided predictions, the beautiful game never ceases to surprise.