Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata and Estudiantes drew 0-0 in an intense classic for the fifth round of the Torneo Apertura, played at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium. The match, marked by frictions and clear chances for both sides, reflected the parity between the teams. Before the game, Estudiantes' bus was attacked with stones and bottles, with no injuries.
The Platense classic between Gimnasia and Estudiantes ended in a 0-0 draw on February 15, 2026, for the fifth round of the Liga Profesional. The match was played at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium in La Plata, refereed by Yael Falcón Pérez with VAR Fernando Espinoza. It was broadcast on TNT Sports from 5:00 PM Argentina time.
Before the game, the bus carrying the Estudiantes squad was attacked with stones and bottles upon arriving at the stadium, breaking one window but causing no injuries.
The first half was intense and even, with Estudiantes showing slight territorial superiority. There were clear chances, such as a one-on-one by Cristian Medina stopped by Nelson Insfrán, and shots from Manuel Panaro saved by Fernando Muslera. At the end of the first half, possession was 48% for Gimnasia and 52% for Estudiantes, with 6 shots on goal for the home team and 7 for the visitors. Yellow cards were issued to Eric Meza of Estudiantes and Augusto Max of Gimnasia.
The second half saw a drop in intensity, though both teams created opportunities. Muslera shone on a shot from a Gimnasia player, and Guido Carrillo nearly scored with a volley. Several substitutions occurred: for Gimnasia, Lucas Castro, Juan Cruz Cortazzo, Maximiliano Zalazar, and Agustín Auzmendi entered; for Estudiantes, Tiago Palacios, Eros Mancuso, and Edwuin Cetré. Additional yellow cards went to Alexis Steimbach (Gimnasia), Eros Mancuso, and Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes).
Final statistics show balanced possession (49% Gimnasia, 51% Estudiantes), 11 shots on goal for Gimnasia and 13 for Estudiantes, 14 fouls for the home side and 13 for the visitors, with 2 yellows for Gimnasia and 3 for Estudiantes. No reds were shown.
Gimnasia, coached by Fernando Zaniratto, sits sixth in Group B, while Estudiantes, led by Eduardo Domínguez, is fourth in Group A. Both teams have had irregular results, with several recent draws. In recent head-to-head history, Estudiantes has won the last three matches.
Upcoming games: Gimnasia will visit Gimnasia de Mendoza on February 20 at 10:15 PM, and Estudiantes will host Sarmiento at 6:00 PM the same day.
