Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield Highlights - August 22, 2026

Newell's Old Boys beat Banfield 2-1 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 22, 2026. The match was played at Marcelo Bielsa.

Matías Cóccaro (51', 77') scored for Newell's Old Boys. Bruno Sepúlveda (90'+8') scored for Banfield.

Newell's Old Boys went into the game in position 6, on 7 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Banfield arrived unbeaten in 2.

Tomás Adoryan was booked for Banfield (4'). Moments later, Martín Ortega tested the goalkeeper for Newell's Old Boys (5').

Juan Ramírez sent an effort off target for Newell's Old Boys (17'). Soon after, Tomás Adoryan saw a shot blocked (19').

Alexander Machado forced a save for Banfield on 20 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Luca Regiardo shot wide for Newell's Old Boys on 24 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Facundo Gauch’s effort (31'). Moments later, Santiago Daniele tested the goalkeeper for Banfield (35').

The referee cautioned Jerónimo Mattar of Newell's Old Boys on 44 minutes.

After the break, Walter Mazzantti could not find the target for Newell's Old Boys (47').

Favio Álvarez was booked for Banfield (50').

Soon after, Walter Mazzantti picked out Matías Cóccaro, who scored for Newell's Old Boys (51').

Martín Ortega forced a save for Newell's Old Boys on 56 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out David Salazar’s effort (61').

Jerónimo Mattar tested the goalkeeper for Newell's Old Boys (62'). Moments later, Matías Cóccaro sent an effort off target for Newell's Old Boys (63').

Jerónimo Mattar shot wide for Newell's Old Boys on 63 minutes. The referee cautioned Federico Medina of Banfield on 70 minutes.

Lautaro Gómez forced a save for Banfield on 76 minutes.

Soon after, Matías Cóccaro scored for Newell's Old Boys on 77 minutes after a pass from Facundo Gauch.

Bruno Sepúlveda converted a penalty for Banfield (90'+8'). Substitutions: Newell's Old Boys 5, Banfield 5.

Newell's Old Boys controlled 52.9% of possession. Newell's Old Boys had 14 shots with 6 on target, while Banfield had 13 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Newell's Old Boys 5, Banfield 4. Corners: Newell's Old Boys 3, Banfield 3.

Newell's Old Boys completed the most passes, 366 in total at 77.9% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.