Velez Sarsfield claimed a massive 1-0 home win against the powerhouse River Plate in a tense Argentine Division 1 encounter on February 23, 2026. The only goal of the game arrived in the second half, sending the home fans into raptures and securing a famous result for Velez. River Plate, one of the title favorites, dominated possession but found Velez's defensive block incredibly difficult to break down. Against the run of play, Velez scored on a swift counter-attack, and then defended heroically to see out the match. This result is a significant upset in the context of the title race, providing Velez with a huge three points and dealing a blow to River Plate's championship aspirations.