On Sunday, Rosario Central defeated Newell's Old Boys by a score of 2-0 in the classic matchup of the eighth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, held at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa stadium. With this victory, Rosario Central achieved its sixth consecutive win against Newell's, extending its dominance in the historical confrontations between the two teams to a total of 22 games in their favor. The match was refereed by Yael Falcón Pérez, and despite a balanced first half where Newell's had the clearest scoring opportunities, Central's experience ultimately shaped the outcome.

The match saw Ángel Di María score the opening goal for Central just six minutes into the second half, setting the tone for the rest of the game. In the final minutes, Enzo Copetti secured the win with a second goal, reinforcing Central's recent successful streak. This victory adds to Newell's frustrations, as the team has struggled to compete against their local rivals in recent years.

Rosario Central has been dominant in the Rosario derby for over 12 years, having returned to the Primera Division in 2013 after a stint in the B Nacional. Since then, they have won 16 of the matchups against Newell's, underscoring a significant shift in power within Argentinian football. The match not only adds to the intensity of the rivalry but also puts pressure on Newell's to reassess their strategies going forward as they seek to reverse this trend in future encounters.