Jorge Sampaoli's Talleres aims to bounce back this Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 PM local time, hosting Vélez Sarsfield at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba for Matchday 2 of the Torneo Clausura. After a loss to Newell's, the Matador regroups with hope for Santiago Fernández's return, but will be without suspended Román Riquelme.
With the excitement still fresh from a debut full of surprises, Argentina’s Professional Football League would return to action for its second matchday, played midweek. Three games were postponed due to international commitments, but the schedule would not lose any pace.
Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's most successful football clubs, suffered a surprising 3-0 defeat against Deportivo Riestra in their 2026 Torneo Clausura debut. Head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena took full responsibility, canceled the team's day off, and immediately focused on the crucial Copa Sudamericana clash against Chile's O'Higgins.
Following a difficult start to the Torneo Clausura with losses against Aldosivi and Barracas Central, River Plate's team leaders would request the board to bring back Germán Pezzella. The Qatar 2022 World Cup champion trains separately in Cantilo with 13 other players, but might be reinstated by coach Eduardo Coudet.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
