News & analysis

10 points separate Elche and Real Madrid before a four-match day

A four-match guide to Tuesday’s football, led by Elche’s meeting with second-placed Real Madrid and featuring contrasting table positions in Spain and Argentina.

Seven Matches, Two Leagues and One European Headline

A seven-match guide to the day’s football, led by Real Madrid v Inter and a tightly placed Union Santa Fe v Instituto Cordoba meeting.

One point separates Instituto Cordoba and San Lorenzo in Clausura round seven

A two-match Liga Profesional Argentina guide highlighting Instituto Cordoba v San Lorenzo, where ninth meets seventh with one point separating the sides.

29 Matches Shape a Packed Saturday Football Schedule

The schedule combines a leading Brazilian fixture between Cruzeiro and Flamengo with meaningful midseason meetings in Brazil, Argentina and MLS. Europe’s opening rounds add fresh table questions, from Espanyol against Real Madrid to Inter’s visit from Monza.

Sunday’s 22-Match Football Preview: Key Clashes Across Brazil, Argentina, Spain and MLS

The match not to miss is Corinthians v Cruzeiro, where one point separates two upper-table sides with strong recent records.

Brazil and Argentina Sunday Slate: Palmeiras Face Internacional in Key Table Clash

Brazil supplies the main table narrative, led by Palmeiras against struggling Internacional, while Flamengo, Atletico Paranaense and Bahia also enter with important ambitions. Argentina adds the San Lorenzo–Huracan rivalry, several closely placed fixtures and a late Argentinos JRS–Racing Club meeting to complete a varied cross-league programme.

Instituto Cordoba: #1 in Clausura - Group A on 22 points before Friday

Before kickoff

Instituto Cordoba arrive as provisional Clausura - Group A leaders, but their away record and recent results give Independiente a credible home angle before Friday’s kickoff.

17 shots and three goals send Instituto top of the Clausura

Instituto Cordoba beat 10-man Talleres Cordoba 3-1, extending their Clausura Group A tally to 22 points while Talleres stayed on eight.

Instituto Cordoba win 2-1 despite Estudiantes’ possession advantage

Instituto Cordoba beat Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto 2-1 after goals from Giuliano Cerato and Leonel Mosevich, moving fourth in Clausura Group A despite having less possession.

Union Santa Fe turn nine shots into a 3-2 win over Instituto Cordoba

Union Santa Fe beat Instituto Cordoba 3-2 after coming from behind, with Brahian Cuello scoring and assisting before late red cards for both teams.

19 shots and one decisive finish lift Instituto Cordoba

Giuliano Cerato’s 53rd-minute goal gave Instituto Cordoba a 1-0 win over San Lorenzo, despite the visitors holding slightly more possession. The hosts created far more chances and moved to 16 points in Clausura Group A.