Estudiantes de La Plata wins 2026 Supercopa Argentina title in extra time victory

Estudiantes de La Plata defeated Independiente Rivadavia 3-2 in extra time to win the 2026 Supercopa Argentina at the Julio César Villagra stadium in Córdoba. The victory secured the trophy for Estudiantes de La Plata, who entered the match as the 2025 Trofeo de Campeones winner. Independiente Rivadavia participated in the final as the winner of the 2025 Copa Argentina.

Match progression and scoring details

The match began with Estudiantes de La Plata taking an early lead through Guido Carrillo. Carrillo scored the opening goal with a header following a corner kick delivered by Joaquín Tobio Burgos. Estudiantes de La Plata extended their advantage when Iván Villalba scored an own goal, marking the second goal for the visiting side.

Independiente Rivadavia responded in the 43rd minute of the second half when José Florentín scored to reduce the deficit. The match appeared to be heading toward a draw until Iván Villalba scored an equalizer for Independiente Rivadavia in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The deadlock was broken during the first period of extra time when Lucas Alario scored the winning goal for Estudiantes de La Plata.

Historical significance for Estudiantes de La Plata

This victory marks the 20th official title for Estudiantes de La Plata. This achievement places the club in 7th position in the all-time ranking of the most successful Argentine clubs. The club's 20 official titles include 8 Primera División championships and 6 national cups. This milestone also moves Estudiantes de La Plata ahead of Vélez Sarsfield, which holds 19 titles, in the historical ranking of Argentine clubs.

The club's trophy cabinet now includes 14 local titles. The manager of Estudiantes de La Plata, Alexander Medina, led the team to this victory at the Julio César Villagra stadium, which is owned by Belgrano de Córdoba.

Upcoming continental competition

Following this domestic success, Estudiantes de La Plata will shift focus to international competition. The club is scheduled to play Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final. This continental match will take place on November 28 in Montevideo.

Glossary

• Supercopa Argentina — A tournament where winners earn the right to play against the winners of the Argentine Primera División. The 2026 edition was won by Estudiantes de La Plata.
• Copa Argentina — A competition that was in its fifteenth edition in 2025. The 2025 edition was officially known as the Copa Argentina AXION energy 2025.
• Primera División — A football division that includes teams such as Estudiantes de La Plata. The article notes that Estudiantes de La Plata has won 8 Primera División championships.
• Copa Libertadores — An international club competition. Estudiantes de La Plata is scheduled to play in the final of this tournament.