On the final match of the 16th round, a defeated Fortín faces a opportunist who aims to exploit River Plate’s recent stumble to close the gap.
Velez hosts Rosario Central in the fixture that wraps up the 16th date of the 2023 Binance Professional League. With the Jose Amalfitani Stadium as the backdrop, Fortín seeks to snap a seven-match winless run against an opponent poised to capitalize on River Plate’s downturn in Córdoba and firmly position itself in the title chase.
The Liniers club has struggled to find form since the return of Ricardo Gareca, suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Estudiantes in what marked their third loss in five outings.
Meanwhile, the day before, Rosario Central whipped Platense 4-0, ending a three-game winless streak and keeping the focus on climbing the table. With 26 points, Miguel Ángel Russo’s side aims to grab a share of the top spot and press for eight of the summit’s positions.
The Binance Professional League Tournament 2023 schedule, dates, and results continue to unfold, offering fans a clear view of how the standings are reshaping as the season moves along.
Here at GOAL, readers will find everything they need to know about this clash, from lineup selections to key talking points and potential tactical twists.
WHEN IS?
HOW TO WATCH ON TV
The match between Fortín and the Villains will be shown in Argentina and across South America on ESPN Premium, available to subscribers of the Cable TV Soccer Pack.
ESPN Premium
WHO CALLS THE GAME AND WHO PROVIDES COMMENTARY?
Leo Gabes is on play-by-play, with Fernando Niembro providing color analysis. Stefania Casero and Leandro Alves are courtside commentators. If viewers prefer ambient sound instead of commentary, the SAP option on the remote can be used to mute the voices and keep the atmosphere intact.
HOW TO STREAM THE MATCH
Fans can access the game through the streaming ecosystems of major cable providers: Cablevision Stream, Play Telecentre, or DirectTV GO. These platforms support PC, Mac, and tablets or smartphones running Android 4 or newer and iOS 8 or newer.
FORMATIONS
VELEZ
To confirm.
CENTRAL ROSARY
To confirm.
Notes: This encounter carries implications beyond three points. It offers a narrative about momentum, resilience, and growth as the season advances, with both sides weighing their options for the remainder of the campaign.