Estudiantes defeat Newell´s Old Boys

Estudiantes beat Newell´s Old Boys, 2x0, on Monday, in a match relating to the Grp.A of the Copa da Liga Argentina. Mauro Méndez was on fire.

After 25 minutes, Newell´s Old Boys saw Éver Banega get a straight red card The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

Mauro Méndez opened the score in the 82nd minute. Forward netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game.

With regard to the next fixture, Estudiantes will play away against Gimnasia. Meanwhile, Newell´s Old Boys will host Rosario Central.