The semifinals of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, the opening tournament of the Argentine Professional Football League, are ready to kick off. 

River Plate is set to take on Rosario Central, while Argentinos Juniors will face off against Belgrano (Córdoba).

The Millonario aims for first-ever final

After taking out San Lorenzo in a thrilling round of 16 match that had to be settled on penalties, River comfortably beat Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata 2-0 on Wednesday to book a spot in the final four.

It marks the Millonario’s return to a tournament playoff semifinal for the first time since 2023, with the club now aiming to reach the final for the first time since the format was introduced with the Copa de la Liga in........

© Buenos Aires Herald