Independiente secured its first win in the Apertura Tournament by defeating Platense 1-0 in the group stage of the Professional League. The decisive goal was scored by Santiago Montiel at the 18th minute of the second half. The match took place at the Ciudad de Vicente López stadium.
The match between Platense and Independiente, corresponding to matchday 4 of the Professional League, ended with a narrow victory for the visiting team. The game, played on February 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Argentina time, was refereed by Pablo Dóvalo and broadcast on ESPN Premium.
The first half ended 0-0, with Platense holding a slight possession edge at 51% by the 39th minute. Both teams recorded three shots on goal at the end of the initial stage, with no yellow cards. In the second half, Independiente opened the scoring at the 18th minute with a goal from Santiago Montiel. Platense made substitutions, such as Leonardo Heredia out for Tomás Nasif, but could not equalize.
Final statistics show Platense with 53% possession and five shots on goal, compared to 47% and eight shots for Independiente. Gustavo Quinteros' team committed nine fouls and received four yellow cards: Ignacio Malcorra (24' ST), Facundo Zabala (31' ST), Lautaro Millán (49' ST), and Rodrigo Rey (50' ST). There were no red cards.
Independiente, coming off draws against Vélez, Newell's, and Estudiantes, sits seventh in Group A. Platense, unbeaten in its last three matches but with prior draws, is fourth. The recent head-to-head slightly favors Independiente, with wins in the last two encounters. Upcoming, Independiente faces Lanús on February 13, and Platense takes on Boca Juniors on the 15th.
