The definition of the annual table had an unexpected outcome in Rosario. After winning a 2-0 victory against Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto, Rosario Central fans began to celebrate what they believed was a consecration
as league champions.
At the Arroyito Giant, hundreds of supporters entered the playing field amidst songs, tears and t-shirts alluding to the title. The euphoria also reached players and managers, who joined a celebration that still depended on the outcome of the match between Boca and Defensa y Justicia
.
Enner Valencia's goal ruined the festivities in Arroyito
.
While Rosario Central celebrated, Boca continued to seek victory in La Bombonera. When the match seemed to end evenly, Enner Valencia appeared in the 95th minute and scored the 1-0 that allowed Rodolfo Arruabarrena's team to take first place in the annual table
.
The news of the goal quickly reached Rosario through television broadcasts and cell phones. In a matter of seconds, the celebration at the stadium changed completely: joy gave way to disbelief and silence, while those present understood that the title was no longer
within reach of Canalla.
Boca won the 2026 League and Central finished second
.
Xeneize's agonizing victory changed the outcome of a definition that had three teams in the fight to the end. Boca won the award thanks to his victory against Defensa y Justicia, while Rosario Central, despite winning his match, finished in second place
.
Thus, the anticipated celebration at El Gigante de Arroyito turned out to be one of the most unusual scenes of the day: the fans and part of the squad celebrated a conquest that was not yet assured and that was finally left in the hands of Boca.
