Newell’s Old Boys edged CA Banfield 2-1 at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa on 23 August 2026, with a second-half comeback earning the Rosario club a vital home victory in the Argentine Primera División. The result lifted the hosts into a more comfortable position in the league table and demonstrated the fighting spirit that has become a hallmark of their campaign. Banfield, meanwhile, left with regret after taking the lead and then being unable to hold on.

Match Overview

Banfield stunned the home crowd inside the opening quarter-hour, scoring from a corner after Newell’s failed to clear their lines. The respons was immediate as Newell’s pushed for an equalizer, though Banfield’s defensive organization kept them at bay for the remainder of the first half. After the interval, Newell’s adjusted their pressing and began to create more space in the final third.

The breakthrough arrived from a set piece, with a well-delivered cross headed home by a defender crashing the box. Ten minutes later, a swift counter-attack turned the game completely: a lung-busting run down the left was followed by a cutback and a precise finish that sent the home fans into raptures.

Key Moments

• Banfield opener: A flick-on at the near post left the Newell’s goalkeeper stranded as the midfielder applied the finishing touch.
• Newell’s equalizer: A 43rd-minute? Actually a second-half header from a corner high into the net restored parity.
• Winning goal: A patient build-up ended with a low shot from the edge of the area that found the corner.
• Late resistance: Banfield pushed forward in the final minutes, but Newell’s held firm to secure the three points.

Tactical Battle

Banfield controlled the midfield early and looked dangerous from dead-ball situations. Newell’s, though, improved significantly after changing their shape in the second half, pushing an extra man forward and pressing Banfield’s build-up play. The tactical adjustment paid off as the home side dominated territory and created the clearer chances after the break.

League Picture

This win was important for Newell’s Old Boys in the context of the Argentine Division 1 standings, as it closed the gap on the teams directly above them. The players celebrated with the fans at the final whistle, aware that these are the kind of gritty victories that define successful campaigns. Banfield will take positives from the performance but know they need to convert points from winning positions if they are to move up the table.