Talleres defeated Instituto 2-0 in a group stage match of the Liga Profesional, played at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba. The goals were scored by Valentín Dávila and Rick Morais, with Guido Herrera standing out as the key figure. Talleres fans celebrated the win enthusiastically ahead of the superclásico against Belgrano.
The team coached by Carlos Tevez overcame Instituto at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium on March 12, 2026, as part of matchday 10 of the Liga Profesional. Valentín Dávila opened the scoring in the 31st minute of the first half, while Rick Morais sealed the win in the 47th minute of the second half. Guido Herrera was highlighted as the match's standout player for his performance in goal.
Match statistics indicate Talleres held 53% possession compared to Instituto's 47%, though the visitors created more chances with 17 shots on target against the hosts' 5. There were 5 yellow cards for Talleres and 4 for Instituto, with no red cards issued. Notable substitutions for Talleres included Rick Morais, Matías Catalán, and Ulises Ortegoza, while Instituto brought on players such as Nicolás Guerra and Luca Rafaelli.
Talleres fans, known as 'Matadores', filled the stands with chants and vibrant colors, sending a message of support for the upcoming superclásico against Belgrano on March 15 at the Julio César Villagra Stadium. Following this win, Talleres sits 6th in Group A, while Instituto is 13th. The recent head-to-head history between the teams features alternating draws and losses, with Talleres' last win being 3-0 in 2023.
The match was broadcast live on TNT Sports starting at 7:15 PM Argentine time, drawing many fans from Córdoba.
