El Bicho and el Lobo square off in La Paternal, a clash that counts toward the 13th date of the First Division Championship.
Argentinian juniors welcome a Fitness Center match that marks the close of date 13 in the 2023 Binance Professional League. With the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium as the backdrop, the Bug aims to stay among the leaders, while the Wolf arrives needing points to climb away from the bottom of the table.
The La Paternal side arrives after a week highlighted by a 0-0 draw with Huracán in the domestic league and a historic 1-0 away win over Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores. Following the positive result in Brazil, Gabriel Milito’s squad seeks to translate that momentum to the league, where consistency remains elusive and two consecutive wins have not yet been achieved.
Meanwhile, the Wolf comes into this match after two losses in their last seven days. They were defeated 2-0 by Belgrano at El Bosque in league play, and then fell 2-1 to Independiente Santa Fe late in regulation in the Copa Sudamericana.
The Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 schedule includes fixtures, dates, and results for fans following the competition closely. Here at GOAL, all the essentials about this game are covered, from lineups to key moments and implications for the standings.
WHEN IS IT?
HOW TO WATCH ON TV
The match between El Bicho and El Lobo will be broadcast in Argentina and across much of South America on TNT Sports, with access for subscribers who have the Cable TV Soccer Pack. The TNT Sports signal will carry live coverage of this important league showdown.
TNT Sports
WHO WILL REPORT AND COMMENTATE?
Raúl Taquini serves as the voice of the match, with Matías Bustos Milla providing analysis. On-site, Magdalena Aicega and Juan Pablo Vila contribute to the broadcast with insights from the touchline and studio analysis.
HOW TO WATCH VIA STREAMING
Viewers can stream the game through the streaming platforms offered by various cable providers: Cablevision Stream, Play Telecentre, or DirectTV GO. The platforms support PC, Mac, and mobile devices on Android (version 4 or newer) and iOS (version 8 or newer).
FORMATIONS
ARGENTINE JUNIORS
Federico Lanzillota; Luciano Sanchez, Miguel Torren, Lucas Villalba; Javier Cabrera, Matias Vera, Federico Redondo; Francisco González Metili, Santiago Montiel, Leonardo Heredia; Gabriel Avalos. DT: Gabriel Milito.
FITNESS CENTER
Thomas Durso; Bautista Barros Schelotto, Bruno Palazzo, Felipe Sánchez, Matías Melluso; Agustin Bolivar, Nicolas Sanchez; Franco Soldano, Alan Lescano, Nicolas Colazo; Ivo Mamini. DT: Sebastian Romero.
These lineups reflect the tactical intentions of each side as they prepare for one of the most scrutinized fixtures of the date. Fans will be watching closely to see how Milito’s squad adapts after the Libertadores triumph and whether the Wolf can stabilize after recent setbacks.
In this encounter, tactical balance, midfield control, and the efficiency of finishing will likely determine the outcome. The match is a pivotal moment in the season for both teams, offering the chance to shift momentum in a tightly packed table. Supporters can expect a competitive, high-intensity contest with moments of creativity from the visiting forwards and disciplined defending from the hosts.
The atmosphere around La Paternal is expected to be electric as local supporters rally behind their team to extend a run of solid performances at home. For both squads, three points could serve as a catalyst toward climbing the standings and instilling confidence for the challenges ahead in the league campaign.