Talleres de Córdoba edged past Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys 2-1 in an entertaining Argentine Division 1 fixture on January 24, 2026. The match at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes saw Talleres use their home advantage to full effect, building a two-goal lead before holding off a late Newell's fightback. Talleres dominated the first half and were rewarded with two well-taken goals, showcasing their attacking fluidity. Newell's improved after the break and managed to pull a goal back, setting up a nervy finale. The home team's defense, however, stood firm under pressure, with their goalkeeper making a vital save in the dying minutes to preserve the lead. The three points strengthened Talleres' position in the top half of the table and kept their continental qualification hopes alive. The Newell's manager acknowledged his team's slow start was ultimately their undoing in a difficult away fixture.