Leprosa is set to host Garnet at Marcelo Bielsa Stadium on the second match day of the 2023 Professional League Cup, a clash that promises intensity in a venue known for its electric atmosphere. Meanwhile, Newell’s will welcome Lanús at Lance in a fixture that marks the second round of the same competition. With Marcelo Bielsa as the backdrop, both teams occupy Zone B and arrive with contrasting starts, yet share a clear objective: secure a spot in an international competition by the end of the year.
Leprosa arrives buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Central Córdoba on the opening matchday, a result driven by a standout performance from Brian Aguirre. Under the guidance of coach Gabriel Heinze, the side aims to climb the annual standings and maintain a strong home record at the Colossus, leveraging the home advantage to build momentum as the season progresses.
Garnet, on the other hand, faced a 1-0 defeat to San Lorenzo in their most recent league outing. The squad, managed by Frank Dario Kudelka, has shown promising form in the LPF tournament and eyes a push for a Copa Libertadores berth, highlighting their ambition to contend at the highest level in South American club football.
The calendar for the 2023 Professional League Cup outlines fixtures, dates, and results as clubs navigate a packed schedule that tests depth and resilience across a demanding season.
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NEWELL’S
Luke Hoyos; Armando Mendez, Victor Velazquez, Ian Glavinovich, Angelo Martino; Ivan Gómez, Juan Sebastián Sforza, Cristian Ferreira; Brian Aguirre, Jorge Recalde, Ramiro Sordo. DT: Gabriel Heinze.
LANÚS
Alan Aguerre; Juan José Cáceres, Cristian Lema, José María Canale, Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño; Raúl Loaiza, Felipe Pena Biafore; Matias Esquivel, Pedro De La Vega; Leandro Diaz, Augusto Lotti. DT: Frank Kudelka.
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