Barcelona SC of Ecuador pulled off a significant away win, defeating Argentinos Juniors 1-0 in their CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores group stage match on February 26, 2026. In a tightly contested affair at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, the decisive moment came just after the hour mark when Barcelona SC's winger broke free on the counter and slotted a cool finish past the onrushing goalkeeper. The home side, Argentinos Juniors, piled on the pressure in search of an equalizer, hitting the post with a fierce drive in the 75th minute, but could not find a way through a resolute Ecuadorian defense. This result marked a superb start to the tournament for Barcelona SC, claiming three massive away points against one of Argentina's historic clubs. For Argentinos Juniors, it was a frustrating night of missed opportunities that left them with zero points after their first group game.