Racing Club Faces Sarmiento de Junín in Liga Profesional Clash
Racing Club will travel to face Sarmiento de Junín on Monday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 PM local time, seeking to solidify their position in the qualification standings for the Apertura Tournament playoffs. The match will be held at the Eva Perón stadium in Junín, Argentina.
Racing’s Recent Form and Team News
La Academia comes into the match with a strong run of form, having gone five games without a loss – three wins and two draws. They recently secured a 3-0 victory against Atlético Tucumán, boosting their confidence. However, Racing will be without several key players due to injury. Marcos Rojo is sidelined with a torn ligament, while Baltasar Rodríguez is recovering from a blow to the iliac crest, and Adrián Martínez has a sprained ankle.
Despite these absences, Racing has welcomed back Gastón Martirena and Mother Miljevic, both of whom are expected to feature from the substitute bench. The starting lineup is anticipated to include Matías Zaracho, Damián Pizarro, and Duván Vergara, who scored twice in the win against Atlético Tucumán. The projected starting eleven is Facundo Cambeses; Ezequiel Cannavo, Franco Pardo, Marco Di Cesare, Gabriel Rojas; Matías Zaracho, Santiago Sosa, Adrián Fernández; Santiago Solari, Damián Pizarro and Duván Vergara.
Sarmiento de Junín’s Position and Recent Results
Sarmiento de Junín will be looking to build on their recent 1-0 victory over Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, a crucial win to distance themselves from the relegation zone. However, their overall progress in the championship has been inconsistent. They will aim to upset a confident Racing team, having previously defeated them in 2025. Sarmiento currently holds 10 points after 9 games, with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses.
Match Details and Viewing Information
The match between Sarmiento de Junín and Racing Club will be broadcast live on ESPN Premium. Fans are advised to avoid illegal streaming options like Fútbol Libre or Xuper TV and opt for official channels.
League Standings (as of March 11, 2026)
Here’s a look at the top of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Torneo Apertura standings:
- Independiente Rivadavia: 17 points
- Tigre: 16 points
- Belgrano (Córdoba): 15 points
- Rosario Central: 14 points
- Racing Club: 12 points
- Huracán: 12 points
- River Plate: 11 points
- Gimnasia La Plata: 11 points
- Banfield: 10 points
- Sarmiento (Junín): 10 points
Recent Head-to-Head Results
While specific historical head-to-head data is limited in the provided sources, Sarmiento de Junín did manage a victory against Racing Club in 2025.
New Contract for Racing’s Francisco Fragá
Racing Club has recently signed a contract with Francisco Fragá, a promising young player from their reserve team. The 20-year-old attacker has signed a deal that will keep him with the club until the end of 2029. He has been a starter for the reserve team and recently scored in a 4-2 victory against Godoy Cruz.