The Academy Brings a Dual Challenge: Local League and Continental Cup
The club launches into a two-front campaign, balancing the intensity of the domestic league with the ambitions of the continental cup. This start sets the tone for a season where every match matters, and early results can shape the team’s momentum across three competitions.
Recent form has fans buoyed by a confident debut in the Copa Libertadores, where the squad secured a solid 2-0 victory over Ñublense in Chile. The triumph featured a spectacular strike from Matías Rojas and a clinical finish from Paolo Guerrero, signaling a potent attacking threat as the squad integrates new components and adapts to the demands of international play. With the support of the Binance Tournament chip, the team aims to sustain the high level it displayed on the continental stage and translate that into continued success in the league.
On Saturday, at 6:00 p.m., the team will travel to La Plata to face Gimnasia at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium. The fixture marks the tenth round of the local championship, a milestone that provides an early gauge of the squad’s consistency and readiness for the grind of a full season. The venue is known for its demanding atmosphere, and the visiting side will need to maintain focus from kickoff to the final whistle to secure valuable points on the road.
RACING ISNAMED
From a personnel perspective, the plan around Fernando Gago’s squad remains straightforward. The head coach has kept his core group intact, ensuring continuity and cohesion while managing workload across duties in multiple competitions. The only player ruled out of action is Gonzalo Piovi, who has yet to complete his recovery. There is cautious optimism about his return, with the expectation that he could be available in two weeks, potentially for the classic clash against Independiente. In the meantime, the squad will push ahead with the available options and emphasize tactical discipline and collective movement on the field.
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RACING TRAINING CAMP
Gago opted to field a lineup built on consistency, prioritizing those who have earned regular minutes and a clear understanding of the team’s philosophy. Only Matías Rojas and Aníbal Moreno were spared from action in the most recent session, allowing the rest of the starting XI to sharpen partnerships and pressing schemes. The confirmed starting eleven includes: Gabriel Arias; Facundo Mura, Jonatan Galván, Emiliano Insúa, Gabriel Rojas; Juan Nardoni, Tomás Avilés, Nicolás Oroz; Edwin Cardona, Gabriel Hauche, and Maxi Romero. The arrangement reflects a blend of experience and youth, designed to maintain balance across defense, midfield, and attack while keeping options available off the bench.
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
For depth and tactical versatility, the squad also features players such as Tagliamonte, Sigali, Opazo, Pillud, Gómez, Moreno, Moralez, Reniero, Fértoli, Guerrero, Matías Rojas, and Fernández. These alternatives provide Gago with flexibility to adjust formations, respond to injuries, or respond to different opponents across the season. The broader pool ensures the team can sustain intensity in both domestic and continental schedules without sacrificing performance.
Cited sources indicate the information aligns with recent match previews and official club communications, providing a close look at anticipated lineups and strategic decisions for upcoming fixtures.