Club Atlético Banfield is set to face River Plate this Thursday, February 26, at 19:30 hours (Argentina time) at the Monumental Stadium, as part of the seventh round of the Apertura 2026 tournament. The Taladro comes into this match after a convincing 3-0 victory over Newell's, with Tiziano Perrotta scoring twice and Mauro Méndez adding another goal. Currently, Banfield sits in eighth place in the standings with seven points, looking to improve their position in the league. On the other hand, River Plate, managed by Marcelo Gallardo, comes off a 0-1 loss to Vélez and is in tenth place in Zone B. This match is crucial for both teams as they aim to collect important points. The match will be broadcast in several countries: in Argentina on TNT Sports Premium, and in Mexico on Disney+ and Fanatiz. Fans in the United States can follow the game on TyC Sports Internacional and Fubo Sports. The kickoff time varies by region, being at 16:30 hours in Mexico and 23:30 hours in Spain. Additionally, Banfield's coach, Pedro Troglio, has expressed his support for Marcelo Gallardo, who announced that this will be his last match in charge of River Plate. Expectations are high for this exciting clash between two giants of Argentine football.