Independiente played their best match of the Torneo Proyección Apertura 2026 and beat Lanús 4-0, who were second and had just beaten Atlético de Rafaela 7-1, and took the place in Zone B. At one date from the end, the team led by Carlos Matheu, with Eduardo Tuzziocomo as assistant coach, took an important step to qualify for the Quarterfinals. Although in the start the Granate took the initiative and roamed the area of CAI, the goalkeeper and the defensive zone responded well. The King of Cups started to take advantage thanks to the great performance of Facu Valdez. The Tucu made a mess on the left and from a play, and after a couple of rebounds, Feli Tempone stamped the 1-0. He didn't stay there, and he went for more. A right-wing overrun by Palais, who arrived to shoot. The local goalkeeper got it out, but Valdez appeared and touched it. A penalty, which with category was taken care of by the left-handed Mirko Díaz to widen the difference. At the touch, Palais was about to shoot and was pushed when he entered the area, although the judge ignored the foul. The Tucu had two more chances that were well resolved by Dieguiz. When the first half was over, Juan Arrayago anticipated everyone after a corner and scored the 3-0. On the closing, Lanús was all out for the discount, but couldn't with Lavagnino who had four first-class saves. In the start of the second half, the Grana continued to insist to get closer to the score, but collided with One of the Red and his safe defenders. Despite the exit of Facu Valdez, he twisted an ankle, each attack of the visitor was half a goal. A good rise of Velárdez on the right ended in a barbaric header by Palais and 4-0. The development did not change and CAI had chances to widen the advantage, but failed in the final touch and was also harmed by a couple of advanced positions that did not exist. A great match to achieve a win of the ones that are quoted. By the performance and, in addition, against whom it was achieved. With the victory, Independiente reached 33 points with 33 goals in favor and 14 against and is the follower of Boca Juniors, 36, in Zone B. The Xeneize visits in this date to Newell’s (30), fifth. Third was Lanús (32) and fourth Defensa y Justicia (31). In the last match the Red will wait for Belgrano (27) and will reach a unit to be in the Quarterfinals without depending on other matches. By these hours the Liga Profesional de Fútbol will confirm the place, day and hour of the clash between Reds and Celestes, and it will be seen through the lpfplay.com application. Let's go kids, congratulations and let's go all out.