The wait is over as football returns to the pitch at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo. In the opening match of the Clausura, Peñarol will face Progreso, starting at 20:00 (Argentina time).
Historically, the recent encounters between these teams favor the hosts, with Peñarol winning 4 out of the last 5 meetings and 1 match ending in a draw. Their last clash was on February 1 during the Apertura tournament of 2025, where Peñarol emerged victorious with a score of 1-3.
When is the classic match between Peñarol and Nacional?
The highly anticipated Superclásico against Nacional is scheduled for the second round, taking place on August 9, at 15:00 (Argentina time) at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo.
Referee Andrés Matonte will officiate the match.
Upcoming Matches for Peñarol in the Clausura
Matchday 2: vs Nacional – August 9, 15:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 3: vs Boston River – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 4: vs River Plate – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 5: vs Racing (U) – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 6: vs Plaza Colonia – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Matches for Progreso in the Clausura
Matchday 2: vs Cerro Largo – August 9, 11:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 3: vs Nacional – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 4: vs Danubio – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 5: vs Boston River – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 6: vs Miramar Misiones – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Timings for Peñarol and Progreso by Country
Argentina: 20:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 18:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 17:00 hours
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 19:00 hours