The highly anticipated match between Barcelona and Argentinos Juniors is set to take place today at the Monumental Stadium as part of the Copa Libertadores 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:30 hours, with the game being officiated by referee Fernando Véjar Díaz.
The match promises to be an exciting clash, showcased by intriguing statistics from both teams. Barcelona enters the game with a strong possession rate of 63%, compared to Argentinos Juniors’ 37%. In terms of discipline, Barcelona has committed no fouls while Argentinos Juniors has recorded one. Passing accuracy shows Barcelona with 21 successful passes against Argentinos’ 40, albeit with Barcelona making a higher number of inaccurate passes, with 8 to Argentinos’ 7. Both teams are also tied in recoveries, each achieving 2.
Barcelona’s lineup for the match features a 4-5-1 formation, including goalkeeper José Contreras, defenders Byron Castillo, Luca Sosa, Javier Báez, and Jonathan Perlaza. The midfield comprises Milton Céliz, Jhonny Quiñónez, Tomás Martínez, Joao Rojas, and Héctor Villalba, while Darío Benedetto leads the attack.
On the other side, Argentinos Juniors will be fielding a 4-4-2 formation, with Brayan Cortés in goal and a defensive line consisting of Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Erik Godoy, and Sebastián Prieto. The midfield includes Nicolás Oroz, Federico Fattori, Alan Lescano, and Emiliano Viveros, while the attacking duo consists of Tomás Molina and Hernán López Muñoz.
As fans eagerly await the match, live updates will be available to keep track of the action between these two competitive teams in the prestigious tournament. The stage is set for an exhilarating encounter.