The Finalissima between Argentina and Spain has been suspended.
Qatar was set to host the Finalissima on March 27 but it has been delayed. Due to the recent bombings in Qatar and the region, the Qatar FA announced that all championships, competitions and matches are postponed until further notice.
Julián Álvarez scored a late winner as Atlético Madrid defeated Real Oviedo 1–0 away from home on Matchday 26 of LaLiga, giving Diego Simeone’s team an important victory that moves them into third place in the standings.
The Argentine forward scored again in LaLiga after almost four months, with his last league goal coming on November 1. After ending his scoring drought earlier this year with goals against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and Club Brugge in the Champions League, Álvarez delivered another key moment for Atlético.
Álvarez started on the bench and came on in the second half for an Atlético side that had Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada in the starting lineup, while Giuliano Simeone also entered later in the match. When the game looked set to finish goalless, the decisive play arrived in stoppage time.
In the fourth minute of added time, Molina sent a low cross from the right that caused a rebound inside the box. The ball fell to Álvarez, who moved past his defender and finished with his left foot into the low corner to score the only goal of the match.
With the win, Atlético Madrid took advantage of Villarreal’s loss to move into third place with 51 points and a better goal difference. Real Oviedo stays at the bottom of the table with 17 points and remains in the relegation zone.
Alexis Mac Allister continued his scoring run for Liverpool, while Valentín “Taty” Castellanos also found the net as the Reds defeated West Ham 5–2 at Anfield in Matchday 28 of the Premier League season.
The Argentina national team midfielder once again played a key role for Liverpool, scoring his second goal in consecutive matches after netting the late winner against Nottingham Forest the previous week. Mac Allister started the match and made his impact just before halftime, scoring in the 43rd minute with a precise volley inside the box to extend Liverpool’s advantage.
On the opposite side, another Argentine also made headlines. Valentín Castellanos started for West Ham and scored in the 75th minute, converting a header from a left-side corner kick. The striker’s goal marked his third since joining the club.
With the win, Liverpool moved up to 48 points and into fifth place in the Premier League standings, occupying a Europa League qualification spot at least temporarily pending other results. West Ham, meanwhile, remain in 18th place with 25 points and would be relegated if the season ended today.
Joaquín Panichelli continues his strong run in France, scoring again for RC Strasbourg in a 1–1 draw against Lens on Matchday 24 of the Ligue 1 season. The Argentine forward opened the scoring for his team at the Stade de la Meinau, registering his third consecutive league match with a goal and bringing his total to six goals in 2026.
The Argentine striker now has 14 goals in the current Ligue 1 season, tying Marseille’s Mason Greenwood as the league’s top scorer so far.
The 23-year-old striker, born in Córdoba and developed in the youth systems of Racing, Belgrano, and River Plate, is enjoying one of the best stretches of his career. His latest goal came after 17 minutes, when Lens defender Ismaëlo Ganiou played a short back pass toward his goalkeeper. Panichelli reacted quickly, used his speed to reach the ball first, and calmly chipped the keeper to give Strasbourg the early lead.
Argentine midfielder Valentín Barco also started the match, continuing his regular involvement in the team’s lineup.
With the draw, Strasbourg reached 35 points in the standings and remains just outside the European qualification spots.
Panichelli’s recent scoring streak has been one of the highlights of Strasbourg’s season. Prior to his goal against Lens, he had already scored in consecutive matches against Marseille and Lyon.
In a World Cup year, the striker’s form naturally raises questions about a possible opportunity with the Argentina national team. While competition for attacking positions remains intense, Panichelli’s consistency in one of Europe’s top leagues keeps him in the conversation as he continues to build momentum week after week.
Racing Club received difficult news this week as Argentine forward Valentín Carboni suffered a serious knee injury that will keep him out for an extended period. The 20-year-old attacker, currently on loan from Inter, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Friday’s training session and will undergo surgery in the coming days.
The club confirmed the diagnosis shortly after medical tests were completed. According to Racing’s official statement, Carboni suffered a complete ACL tear along with a partial injury to the external collateral ligament in his right knee. The injury requires surgical intervention and a long rehabilitation process.
Carboni had recently joined Racing on loan during the latest transfer window, arriving with high expectations after his development in Europe. However, his time in Avellaneda was limited, as he made only five appearances for the club before the injury. He started the first three matches of the season against Gimnasia, Rosario Central, and Tigre, but later lost his place in the starting lineup, coming off the bench against Argentinos Juniors and Banfield and remaining unused in matches against Boca Juniors and Independiente Rivadavia.
This is not the first serious injury of his young career. In 2024, shortly after winning the Copa América with Argentina, Carboni suffered a similar ACL injury in his left knee while playing for Olympique Marseille.
Racing now faces the possibility of signing a replacement player due to the long-term absence, while discussions remain open about where Carboni will complete his recovery, either in Argentina or back in Italy under Inter’s medical supervision.
