Estudiantes de La Plata drew 0-0 with Gimnasia in the Platense derby played on the 5th date of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The match was played at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium and both teams generated clear chances, but neither was able to break the deadlock in an intense and emotionally charged encounter. Gimnasia took the initiative at times and sought to impose conditions at home, while Estudiantes de La Plata opted for solidity and to hurt in quick transitions. Despite the opportunities shared, the defenses and goalkeepers maintained the draw until the final whistle. With this result, Gimnasia reached 7 points in Zone B and remains in the fight within a tight group. Estudiantes de La Plata, meanwhile, continues unbeaten in the championship and reached 9 points in Zone A, consolidating a strong start. Fernando Muslera, Estudiantes' goalkeeper, was key in the match, while Guido Carrillo and Edwuin Cetré generated scoring opportunities for the Pincha. In the next round, the blue and white team will visit Gimnasia de Mendoza, while the red and white team will host Sarmiento, seeking to maintain their good present in the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Estudiantes' coach, Eduardo Domínguez, highlighted his team's defensive solidity and the importance of adding points in each match. Gimnasia, on the other hand, seeks to improve its performance at home and add more points in Zone B. The Platense derby is always an intense and exciting match, and this time was no exception. The fans of both teams filled the stadium and cheered on their teams throughout the match. The next round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament promises to be exciting, with several important matches at stake. Estudiantes de La Plata's players, such as Ezequiel Piovi and Cristian Medina, will be key in the next match, while Gimnasia's coach, Fernando Zaniratto, will seek to improve his team's strategy.