Independiente defeated Lanús 2-0 in a match for the fifth round of Zone A of the 2026 Apertura Tournament at the Libertadores de América stadium. With this victory, Gustavo Quinteros's team secured nine points and won their second consecutive game. In the first half, Independiente dominated but failed to create clear scoring opportunities. In the second half, Independiente took the lead in the 12th minute with a stunning goal from Uruguayan Matías Abaldo. Shortly after, in the 18th minute, Paraguayan striker Gabriel Ávalos scored a second goal for Independiente with a precise header. Despite the expulsion of Luciano Cabral in the 50th minute, 'Rojo' maintained control and secured the win.
