On the 16th matchday of the First Division Championship, the Academy travels to Squid aiming to snap a six-game winless streak and halt a run of three straight losses against a rival currently enduring a similar drought, with five matches without a win and three consecutive defeats in their recent form.
Plates is set to start in a match counted for the 16th date of the 2023 Binance Professional League Tournament. With the Vicente López City Stadium as the backdrop, the Academy seeks to reverse their recent fortunes after a string of difficult results and a challenging stretch of fixtures ahead.
The Avellaneda squad arrived following a 4-2 defeat at Workshops’ home ground the day before, a setback that put coach Fernando Gago under intense scrutiny. With several players sidelined due to injuries, the manager opted for a surprise starting XI this afternoon, including Héctor Fértoli in the initial lineup.
Calamari, meanwhile, enters the game from a heavy 4-0 setback against Rosario Central, a result that worsened their position in the averages table and left them four points from escaping the relegation zone.
The 2023 Binance Professional League schedule includes fixtures, dates, and results for the competition.
In this space, GOAL offers a complete overview of all you need to know about the match.
WHEN IS?
The fixture details, including date and kickoff time, are noted for both teams as part of the official league calendar. Fans are advised to confirm local listings for accurate start times in their region.
HOW TO SEE ON TV
The Calamari versus Academy clash is broadcast in Argentina and across South America via ESPN Premium, available to subscribers of the Cable TV Soccer Pack.
ESPN Premium
WHO REPORTS AND WHO COMMENTS?
Commentary for the match features a dedicated broadcast team, with play-by-play narration, expert analysis, and field-side reporting to provide fans with a complete matchday experience.
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
Fans can also stream the game using the streaming platforms offered by various cable providers, such as Cablevision Stream, Play Telecentre, or DirectTV GO. These platforms support PC, Mac, and mobile devices running Android (version 4 or higher) and iOS (version 8 or higher).
FORMATIONS
PLACES
Ramiro Macagno; Nicolás Morgantini, Marco Pellegrino, Gonzalo Valdivia, Miguel Jacquet, Sasha Marcich; Franco Díaz, Iván Rossi, Nicolás Castro; Ronaldo Martínez, Mauro Quiroga. DT: Martín Palermo
TO RACE
Gabriel Arias; Facundo Mura, Leonardo Sigali, Jonatan Galván, Gabriel Rojas; Juan Nardoni, Aníbal Moreno, Baltazar Rodríguez; Héctor Fertoli, Nicolás Reniero, Nicolás Saliadarre. DT: Fernando Gago
Note: All details reflect the latest official listings and match reports available for the 2023 Binance Professional League season.
Citation: Goal