The clash between Nacional and Peñarol for the fourth round of the Apertura promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams come into the match with recent victories. Kicking off at 19:30 (Argentina time) on Sunday, March 1, the Superclásico will take place at the iconic Gran Parque Central stadium.
Current Form of Nacional and Peñarol
Both teams secured three points in their last games, which sets the stage for a tightly contested match where neither side is expected to hold back.
Nacional’s Recent Apertura Results
Nacional achieved a narrow 1-0 victory against Progreso in their last outing. In their previous two encounters, Nacional recorded one draw and another win, scoring four goals while conceding two.
Peñarol’s Recent Apertura Results
Peñarol holds a slight edge heading into the match, having defeated Deportivo Maldonado 2-1. In recent fixtures, they have one win and one loss, netting six goals while allowing four.
In their last five encounters, Nacional has one victory, Peñarol also has one win, with three matches ending in draws. The most recent showdown was on November 30 in the Uruguayan Clausura 2025 final, where Nacional triumphed 1-0.
Nacional currently stands third in the league table with seven points (two wins, one draw), while Peñarol occupies the sixth position with six points (two wins, one loss).
Andrés Matonte has been appointed as the referee for this crucial match.
Future Matchups for Nacional and Peñarol in the Apertura
Nacional’s upcoming fixtures include: Round 5 vs Juventud (date and time to be confirmed), Round 6 vs Wanderers (date and time to be confirmed), Round 7 vs Defensor Sporting (date and time to be confirmed), and Round 8 vs Cerro Largo (date and time to be confirmed).
Peñarol’s next matches are: Round 5 vs Danubio (date and time to be confirmed), Round 6 vs Albion (date and time to be confirmed), Round 7 vs Cerro (date and time to be confirmed), and Round 8 vs Boston River (date and time to be confirmed).
Match Time in Different Time Zones
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 17:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 16:30 hours
Venezuela: 18:30 hours