Estudiantes de La Plata returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Sarmiento de Junín at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi on February 21, 2026. The single goal was enough to secure three vital Liga Profesional points for the home side in a match they largely controlled. The decisive moment came just before halftime, when Estudiantes' midfielder unleashed a thunderous strike from distance that flew into the top corner, leaving the Sarmiento goalkeeper with no chance. The second half saw Sarmiento push for an equalizer, but Estudiantes' defense, marshaled by their experienced captain, held firm under pressure. The win provided a welcome boost for Estudiantes' campaign, moving them back into contention for a place in the upper half of the league standings.