River vs. Belgrano: Torneo Apertura 2026 Final Details and Broadcast Information

River Plate and Belgrano are set to clash in the grand final of the Torneo Apertura 2026 this Sunday. The decisive match will take place at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba, with Yael Falcón Pérez officiating and live television coverage provided by ESPN Premium and TNT Sports. Fans can follow the minute-by-minute action and statistics on canchallena.com.

River Plate secured their spot in the final by overcoming Rosario Central in the semifinals with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a penalty goal from Facundo Colidio. Since Eduardo Coudet took the helm, replacing Marcelo Gallardo, the team has achieved an impressive record of 11 wins, three draws, and only two losses.

Belgrano, on the other hand, reached the final by defeating Argentinos Juniors in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time. This marks a historic moment for the Córdoba-based club, as it is their first appearance in a Primera División final. Beyond the championship, Belgrano also has the opportunity to achieve another long-held dream: qualifying for the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club competition, by winning this final.

The last encounter between River Plate and Belgrano occurred on April 5 of this year during the 13th round of the current Torneo Apertura. River Plate emerged victorious with a commanding 3-0 win at home, with Tomás Galván scoring twice and Colidio adding another goal. River Plate has dominated recent matchups, winning the last three games against Belgrano, who have only managed two wins in their last 10 meetings.