River Plate, from the highest category of Argentine soccer, will face Racing de Córdoba, from Primera B Nacional, this Wednesday in a match that will mark the debut of both teams in the tournament, within the framework of the 32nd final of the Cup Argentina.
The “Millionaire” comes from beating Lanús 2-0 as a visitor for the sixth date of the Professional Soccer League, a contest in which he is in sixth position with 12 units, one of the leading Defensa y Justicia and San Lorenzo (both with 13 points).
Coach Martin Demichelisafter the victory against “Garnet” that left his team one step away from the top, he has in mind making several modifications with the aim of resting some starters, while also looking for those who do not usually come out from the starter may have minutes on the court.
In this way, the first change could occur in the arch with the probable entry of Ezekiel Centurion instead of Franco Armaniwhile in defense the Chilean paulo diaz have chances to get in Milton Helmetwho came out against “Grana” due to physical discomfort seven minutes into the second stage.
In the midfield area, “Micho” will give a rest to a team history like Enzo Pérez, who left in the last game due to a problem 21 minutes into the second half, and Rodrigo Aliendro will enter in his place.
Another of the modifications in the middle zone of the playing field will be the entry of Santiago Simón by Nacho Fernández, as happened against Lanús at 33 minutes into the second stage last Saturday at the “Fortaleza”.
Meanwhile, on offense, coach Demichelis will carry out two changes: Lucas Beltrán, scorer of the second goal against Lanús, will replace Venezuelan Salomón Roldón, while Colombian Miguel Borja will replace Ezequiel Barco.
River Plate will begin its path this Wednesday to try to get its fourth star in the Argentine Cup after being crowned champion in the 2015-2016, 2017 and 2019 editions.
Racing de Córdoba, meanwhile, is in eighth position in Zone B of the National Primera B with eight units, and on the last day (4th) it beat Deportivo Madryn 3-1 at the Miguel Sancho stadium, located in the neighborhood of Nueva Italia.
The coach of the Cordoba “Academy”, Carlos “Chiquito” Bossio -former goalkeeper for Lanús and Estudiantes de La Plata, among other clubs, in his time as a professional footballer-, will repeat the same team that beat the Chubutense team.
The winner of this crossing will face off in the round of 16. final of the tournament with the winner of the clash between Talleres de Córdoba and Chacarita Juniors.
When will River vs Racing de Córdoba play?
The match, which will have twenty thousand River supporters in the stands, will be played from 9:10 p.m. at the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium, in the province of Santiago del Estero, and will be refereed by Sebastián Zunino.
Where to watch River vs Racing de Córdoba
The transmission of the duel between Buenos Aires and Cordoba for the 32nd final of the Argentine Cup will be in charge of the cable signal TyC Sports.
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