CA Platense bounced back from their earlier draw to defeat Instituto de Córdoba 2-1 in the Argentine Division 1 on January 27, 2026. In a midweek fixture, Platense showed resilience to come from behind and secure a vital home victory. Instituto took a shock lead early in the game, capitalizing on a defensive mistake. Platense responded well and equalized before halftime through a well-taken penalty. The second half was a tense affair, with Platense eventually finding the winner from a set-piece delivery that was headed home powerfully. The result provided a significant boost for Platense's league position, moving them further away from the drop zone. For Instituto, it was another disappointing result that increased the pressure near the bottom of the table. The Platense manager praised his team's character and ability to turn the game around.