Overview
- Newell's scored twice in stoppage time to beat Estudiantes 2-0 at the City Bell training complex in La Plata.
- Alan Mereles broke the deadlock in added time and Gino Podestá quickly added a second to seal the away win.
- The result put Newell's fifth in Zone B on 23 points, tied with fourth-place Independiente but behind on goal difference.
- Estudiantes fell to 12th with 13 points and now sit 10 points off the final qualifying place with six matches left.
- The reserve league advances four teams per zone, and with Estudiantes set to visit third-place Lanús next, coach Jonathan Schunke faces a steep task as Lucas Bernardi's side builds momentum.