Preseason
River defeats Millonarios 1-0 in preseason friendly in Montevideo
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River Plate started 2026 with a 1-0 victory over Millonarios at Montevideo's Gran Parque Central, in the Serie Río de la Plata. The goal came from a penalty converted by Gonzalo Montiel, in a match that allowed debuts for reinforcements and juveniles under Marcelo Gallardo's guidance. Young goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán shone in goal amid Franco Armani's injury.
Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez returned to the F1 paddock with Cadillac during the opening day of the 2026 Barcelona shakedown, completing only 11 laps amid technical glitches. The Mexican driver took a positive view, noting the value of uncovering problems early in Cadillac's new F1 project ahead of the 2026 season.
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Boca Juniors beat Olimpia de Paraguay 2-1 in their final preseason friendly at Estadio Único de San Nicolás. Alan Velasco and Tomás Belmonte scored for the Xeneize, with an own goal by Juan Barinaga giving the early lead to the Paraguayan side. Concern mounted as Miguel Merentiel was substituted early due to physical discomfort, just a week before the Torneo Apertura opener.