Vélez Sarsfield vs Independiente Highlights - August 03, 2026

Vélez Sarsfield beat Independiente 1-0 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 03, 2026.

The match was played at José Amalfitani. Thiago Aguirre (70') scored for Vélez Sarsfield.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Vélez Sarsfield 2 games without defeat.

They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Santiago Montiel sent an effort off target for Independiente (6'). Moments later, a block denied Manuel Lanzini on 8 minutes.

Diego Valdés saw a shot blocked (16'). The referee cautioned Dilan Godoy of Vélez Sarsfield on 42 minutes.

Maximiliano Gutiérrez was booked for Independiente (45'+3'). Substitutions: Vélez Sarsfield 0, Independiente 1.

After the break, a block denied Diego Valdés on 48 minutes. Matías Pellegrini saw a shot blocked (49').

Soon after, a block denied Lucas Robertone on 49 minutes. The referee cautioned Santiago Montiel of Independiente on 53 minutes.

Matías Pellegrini tested the goalkeeper for Vélez Sarsfield (67'). Shortly afterwards, Thiago Aguirre scored for Vélez Sarsfield on 70 minutes.

Matías Pellegrini was booked for Vélez Sarsfield (72'). Lautaro Millán forced a save for Independiente on 80 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Diego Valdés’s effort (90'+2'). Substitutions: Vélez Sarsfield 5, Independiente 3.

Vélez Sarsfield controlled 53.8% of possession. Vélez Sarsfield had 12 shots with 4 on target, while Independiente had 11 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Vélez Sarsfield 2, Independiente 2. Corners: Vélez Sarsfield 4, Independiente 4.

Vélez Sarsfield completed the most passes, 440 in total at 76.8% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.