Pincha faces its first official pre-season test against Carbonero at the Campeón del Siglo stadium, a venue known for hosting pivotal moments in club football. The match sets the tone for a campaign that aims to restore strong footing in domestic competitions while building momentum ahead of continental duties.
On this day, the squad will compete in their first official preseason match for Penarol, playing at the Champion of the Century stadium as part of the Rio de la Plata series. The team, under the leadership of Abel Balbo, arrives in Montevideo after a controlled warm-up against Uruguay’s Under-20 side, a group preparing to compete in the South American Under-20 Championship to be held in Colombia. The evening’s result saw the Celeste and White register a 3-0 victory, with the game divided into two 45-minute halves to optimize player evaluation and fitness progression.
For Pincha, the calendar also marks Alfredo Arias’s first official appearance as head coach of the Aurinegro in 2023. This match offers the coaching staff a concrete opportunity to assess the squad ahead of the Copa Sudamericana, a competition where they are set to face River Plate in a high-stakes duel at the Centennial. Following this fixture, Pincha will meet Atlético de Tucumán before returning to La Plata, all in preparation for the league opener against Tigre slated for late January, as the season gears up in earnest.
The most recent fixture between these two clubs dates back to August of 2017, when the teams faced off on home soil in a contest that ended without a winner. Across five meetings in recent years, Pincha holds three victories in both the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, underscoring a competitive history between the sides.
Television coverage for the meeting will be provided by ESPN Premium through the following channels:
- Channels 123 on Cable Vision Digital, both SD and HD, as well as on Flow.
- Channels 604 (SD) and 1604 (HD) on DirectTV.
- Channels 111 (SD) and 1017 (HD) on Telecentre.
The match will also be streamed live on Star+, ESPN’s streaming platform, available to subscribers who access the service online. This option ensures fans can follow the action in real time from any compatible device, whether at home or on the go.
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