Lucas Zelarayán leads Belgrano to the first championship title in club history

Belgrano became the champion of Argentina’s 2026 Apertura. The team from Córdoba defeated River Plate 3-2 in the playoff final and won the championship title for the first time in its history.

The final turned out to be dramatic. Belgrano were trailing during the match but managed to produce a remarkable late comeback. The main hero was substitute Nicolás Fernández. The forward scored twice in the closing minutes — in the 85th and 88th minutes — to bring the Córdoba club a historic victory.

This success has special significance for Armenian fans. Former Armenia national team midfielder Lucas Zelarayán led Belgrano to the first championship title in the club’s history as captain. For the 33-year-old footballer, this trophy became even more special because he won it with his hometown club.

Zelarayán played the full match in the final and recorded an assist. It was after his corner delivery that Belgrano scored one of the goals in the decisive match.

In total, Lucas Zelarayán played 18 matches in the 2026 Apertura, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. His cousin Gonzalo Zelarayán also became part of the championship-winning season, featuring in two matches of the tournament.

For Belgrano, this success became a historic moment. The Córdoba side not only won its first championship title, but did so in a final against one of the most decorated clubs in Argentina.

Congratulations to Lucas Zelarayán and Belgrano on their historic championship title.