CA Belgrano de Córdoba - Rosario Central live - Football

CA Belgrano de Córdoba take on Rosario Central in the opening match of Group B in the 2026 Torneo Clausura, scheduled for Thursday 23 July at 23:30 BST at the Gigante de Alberdi stadium in Córdoba. Belgrano enter as champions of the 2026 Torneo Apertura - the club's first-ever league title - riding an unbeaten run across their last five matches, while Rosario Central arrive having lost 3 of their last 5 fixtures, looking to reset going into the second half of the season. In terms of historical head-to-head record, Rosario Central hold a clear advantage with 10 wins in 21 meetings, but the most recent clash in January 2026 ended in a surprise 2-1 win for Belgrano.

Match Info: CA Belgrano de Córdoba vs Rosario Central

The match takes place on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 23:30 BST (22:30 UTC) at the Gigante de Alberdi in Córdoba, Argentina. It is the opening fixture of Group B, Round 1 of the 2026 Torneo Clausura - the second tournament of Argentina's 2026 Liga Profesional season.

Where to Watch CA Belgrano de Córdoba vs Rosario Central?

In Argentina, fans can catch the match live on TNT Sports on television and on HBO Max via online streaming. Both options offer full HD coverage with Spanish-language commentary.

Viewers in the United States have four streaming choices: Fanatiz USA, Fubo TV, and VIX online, plus Fox Deportes and TyC Sports Internacional on linear TV. FOX One is also available for select subscribers. Puerto Rico viewers can watch on TyC Sports Internacional on TV or VIX online.

For the rest of the world, AFA Play provides a global streaming option accessible from virtually anywhere. Viewers in Portugal can tune in on Sport TV2 on television or via Sport TV Multiscreen online. Across Latin America - including Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, and several more countries - TyC Sports Internacional carries the broadcast.

Match between CA Belgrano de Córdoba and Rosario Central - Preview

Belgrano face Rosario Central in the standout fixture of Clausura's opening round: the reigning champions of Argentine football hosting one of the country's most storied clubs, with both sides eager to kick off the new tournament with a winning start.

Under coach Ricardo "Ruso" Zielinski, Belgrano are riding a historic wave of momentum. Their Apertura triumph - sealed with a dramatic 3-2 win over River Plate in the final, Nicolás Fernández scoring twice and Leonardo Morales adding a third - gave the Córdoba club its first-ever national title. In their last four Liga Profesional matches, Belgrano recorded 3 wins and 1 draw, scoring 7 goals in the process. They arrive at Clausura as clear favourites in Group B and will be eager to defend their status from the very first whistle.

Rosario Central, for their part, enter the Clausura looking to shake off a turbulent end to the previous phase. El Canalla lost 3 of their last 5 games, including a 1-0 defeat to River Plate in the league and a difficult 1-0 loss against Independiente del Valle in the Copa Libertadores. Their Copa Argentina campaign ended in a heavy 0-3 defeat to Estudiantes L.P. Yet on their day, this side can be electric - a 4-0 demolition of Universidad Central de Venezuela in Libertadores and a 2-1 win over Racing Club at home remind us of their ceiling. Captain Ángel Di María remains the talisman, a player capable of changing any match in an instant.

Head-to-Head: CA Belgrano de Córdoba vs Rosario Central

The historical head-to-head record tells a story of Rosario Central dominance, but recent encounters suggest the balance of power may be shifting. In 21 official meetings, Rosario Central have won 10 times to Belgrano's 4, with 7 draws - yet the last time these sides met, in January 2026, Belgrano pulled off a 2-1 victory in Rosario.

Here is a summary of the six most recent meetings between the two clubs:

• 25 Jan 2026 - Liga Profesional - Rosario Central 1:2 CA Belgrano de Córdoba
• 15 Dec 2024 - Liga Profesional - Rosario Central 2:1 CA Belgrano de Córdoba
• 29 Jul 2023 - Liga Profesional - CA Belgrano de Córdoba 0:0 Rosario Central
• 03 Mar 2019 - Liga Profesional - Rosario Central 0:0 CA Belgrano de Córdoba
• 08 Apr 2018 - Liga Profesional - Rosario Central 2:1 CA Belgrano de Córdoba
• 19 Dec 2016 - Liga Profesional - CA Belgrano de Córdoba 0:2 Rosario Central

CA Belgrano de Córdoba - Recent Form

Belgrano arrive in the Clausura on the back of an unbeaten five-match run, having recorded 3 wins and 2 draws while netting 9 goals and conceding just 5 - a record that underlines the confidence flowing through this squad.

The run included a 1-0 away win at Talleres Córdoba on 10 May, a 2-0 home victory over Club Atlético Unión three days later, and a resilient 1-1 draw at Argentinos Juniors. Then came the defining moment: a stunning 3-2 triumph at the Monumental on 25 May, which clinched the Apertura title. Goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo and striker Nicolás Fernández have been the standout performers of this remarkable run.

In the Copa Argentina, Belgrano drew 2-2 with Gimnasia Jujuy after extra time. The Apertura title also secured their qualification for the 2027 Copa Libertadores, adding extra prestige to what has already been the greatest season in the club's history.

Rosario Central - Recent Form

Rosario Central close out the previous phase with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, reflecting a side that has produced highs and lows in equal measure over recent weeks.

The bright spots were clear: a home 2-1 victory over Racing Club on 13 May and a commanding 4-0 win against Universidad Central de Venezuela in the Copa Libertadores on 19 May showed El Canalla's attacking potential. However, those positives were offset by three defeats: a 1-0 home defeat to River Plate in the league on 16 May, a 1-0 loss at Independiente del Valle in the Libertadores, and a damaging 0-3 Copa Argentina defeat against Estudiantes L.P. on 31 May.

The multi-competition workload has taken a visible toll. As the Clausura kicks off, coach Gonzalo Belloso will seek greater consistency, with Di María's ability to create and convert chances from wide positions remaining El Canalla's most dangerous weapon.

Facts and Statistics

CA Belgrano de Córdoba and Rosario Central are two clubs from Argentina's football heartland: Belgrano representing Córdoba - the country's second-largest city - and Rosario Central one of the two great clubs of Rosario, where football passion runs as deep as anywhere in the world. Their meetings always carry the weight of regional pride.

• In 21 official meetings, 37 goals have been scored - an average of 1.76 goals per match.
• Rosario Central lead the all-time head-to-head series: 10 wins to Belgrano's 4, with 7 draws.
• Belgrano's 2026 Torneo Apertura triumph was the first top-flight national title in the club's 121-year history.
• The last time these teams played in Córdoba was 29 July 2023, ending goalless in the Liga Profesional.
• As Apertura champions, Belgrano have secured a berth in the 2027 Copa Libertadores, making this the most significant season in the club's existence.