Sarmiento is gearing up for a key challenge as they face Belgrano on Matchday 9 of the Torneo Apertura 2026. This encounter, which promises to be a fundamental clash for both teams in their aspirations within the competition, will unfold in an atmosphere of high anticipation.

The match is scheduled for Sunday, May 03, 2026, kicking off at 4:00 PM (Argentina time). The action will take place at the Estadio Gigante de Alberdi, Belgrano's home ground, and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports for all fans eager to follow every play.

Sarmiento's current form shows a team on the rise after their 1-0 victory over Tigre in the previous round. The Junín-based club has secured two wins and two losses in their last four Apertura matches, demonstrating offensive capability with seven goals scored and five conceded during that period.

Belgrano, on the other hand, enters this fixture looking to bounce back from a defeat against Gimnasia. The home team has had an inconsistent performance in their recent Apertura matches, tallying one win, two losses, and one draw, with two goals scored and six conceded, highlighting their need for a home victory.

The recent head-to-head record between Belgrano and Sarmiento over the last five rounds of this competition slightly favors the home side with two victories, while Sarmiento has won one, and both teams have drawn on two occasions. Their last direct confrontation, on August 4 in the Argentina - Liga Profesional 2024 tournament, ended in a 0-0 draw.

Fans of Sarmiento and Belgrano can follow all the action from the Matchday 9 Apertura clash via TNT Sports. The referee selected to officiate this important match will be Andrés Gariano, ensuring a fair progression of the game.

This showdown is crucial for Sarmiento, who will look to consolidate their good momentum and earn vital points away from home, while Belgrano will try to leverage their home advantage to reverse their streak and climb positions in the Torneo Apertura 2026.