In the tenth round of the 2025 Apertura Tournament, exciting matches took place in Argentine football. Rosario Central stood out by defeating Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata 2-1 in a match held at the Gigante de Arroyito. With this result, the Rosario team temporarily placed itself at the top of Zone B, accumulating 21 points, while Gimnasia remains in sixth place with 11 units.
On the other hand, Estudiantes de La Plata faced Newell’s Old Boys in an intense game that ended in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. The referee sent off Guido Carrillo and Santiago Arzamendia, leaving Estudiantes with one player less in the final minutes. Despite the opportunities created, Estudiantes could not close the gap to the top of the table, and Newell’s secured a valuable point.
In the match between Estudiantes and Newell’s, the former took the initiative by scoring a penalty goal thanks to Ignacio Malcorra, but Rodrigo Castillo equalized for Newell’s. In the second half, Sebastián Ferreira gave Rosario Central the lead, scoring the second goal that ensured their victory.
While Estudiantes controlled the tempo in the first half and created chances to extend their lead, Newell’s managed to equalize before the break. In the second half, both teams sought victory, but Newell’s defense and goalkeeper Keylor Navas's interventions prevented it.
With these results, Rosario Central is hopeful for the final stretch of the tournament, Estudiantes remains in the qualification zone, and Newell’s finds some relief in the standings. The matches were marked by expulsions and VAR decisions, creating moments of great intensity in Argentine football.
