Godoy Cruz drew 1-1 with Riestra in matchday 16 of the Liga Profesional and was relegated to the second division after 17 years in the top flight. The Mendoza side needed a win and favorable results to force a playoff, but Aldosivi's victory over San Martín de San Juan sealed their fate. Nicolás Benegas scored first for Riestra, with Santino Andino equalizing for the Tomba.
The match took place at the Feliciano Gambarte stadium in Mendoza at 17:00 Argentina time and was broadcast on TNT Sports. Godoy Cruz controlled possession with 65% to Riestra's 35%, producing 26 shots on goal compared to their opponents' 8, but failed to secure the needed win. Benegas scored in the 18th minute of the first half, and Andino equalized three minutes later for a 1-1 draw that held until the end.
Relegation was confirmed via the Annual Table, as Godoy Cruz could not win and Aldosivi's 4-2 victory over San Martín de San Juan, who also dropped after finishing last in both the Annual and averages, sealed it. The Tomba, coached by Omar Asad, arrived off a 1-2 loss to Atlético Tucumán and desperately needed the three points.
Riestra, led by Gustavo Benítez, earned a valuable point in their survival fight. The recent head-to-head is even: Godoy Cruz lost 0-3 in May 2025 but won 4-1 in August 2024. This outcome ends an era for the Mendoza club in Argentine top-flight football.