RACING – NEWELL’S, MINUTE BY MINUTE
Sunday turned out to be another difficult afternoon for the Academy as they failed to secure a result against Newell’s Old Boys, with the match tipping in favor of the visitors in a close contest held at a venue that favored the pressing play traditional to the Leprosy side.
The atmosphere around Cilindro Stadium carried a single theme from the opening whistle: a firm demand to win on Sunday no matter the cost. As anticipation built ahead of the classic against Independiente, the crowd expected a decisive push, yet the game quickly revealed a fragility that Newell’s exploited with purpose.
Gago fielded his strongest lineup, mirroring much of the plan he hopes to deploy against Rojo. Yet once again the team leaned too heavily on Rojas. The ball seemed to circle through the number 10, with teammates looking for him to create from mid-range, a dynamic that often stirs danger when the play is flowing, but this time it did not pan out. Paolo Guerrero was entrusted with an aerial reference, but he never found a scoring opportunity, remaining well-marked and without gaps to exploit.
Meanwhile, Newell’s took advantage of every space, pushing the pace with a vertical approach that reflected Heinze’s tactical ideas. The breakthrough came just before the interval, when Velázquez rose to meet a corner kick and directed the ball into the near post, giving Leprosa the lead. Moments earlier, a tense moment had the crowd holding their breath: Rojas bumped Montenegro, Espinoza interpreted it as a serious infringement and a red card seemed likely, but the decision was reviewed by VAR and the Paraguayan player remained on the pitch, avoiding an ejection that could have altered the derby’s course.
What used to be a tense, classical clash in the making became a test of resolve. The home supporters whistled as their team again slipped into a losing state, and the looming Independiente match grew from a historic rivalry to a real test of how the team would respond in the league race. The outcome could influence both the struggle for the title and the immediate need to secure stability in the standings.
In the broader schedule for the Binance Professional League Tournament 2023, the fixtures, dates, and results continue to shape the narrative for both clubs as they navigate a demanding campaign.
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RACING – NEWELL’S, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The minute by minute between the Academy and Leprosy.
- NEWELL’S GOAL! Velázquez came in from behind everyone on a corner and put Leprosa ahead
- The moment the cylinder crippled: Rojas pushed Montenegro, Espinoza thought there was a blow and left 10 without a classic, but he went to VAR and pulled out
- Good evening and welcome to another broadcast of GOAL. Racing will face Newell’s on date 11 of the Binance 2023 tournament at Presidente Perón Stadium.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
The meeting between the Academy and the Lepers is broadcast in Argentina by ESPN Premium, a signal available to subscribers of the football package through their cable providers.
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FORMATIONS
TO RACE
Gabriel Arias; Iván Pillud, Leonardo Sigali, Emiliano Insúa, Facundo Mura; Juan Nardoni, Jonathan Gomez, Matias Rojas; Nicolas Reniero, Paolo Guerrero, Gabriel Hauche. DT: Fernando Gago.
NEWELLS
Lucas Hoyos, Armando Mendez, Gustavo Velazquez, Willer Ditta, Guillermo Ortiz; Juan Sforza, Lisandro Montenegro, Marcos Portillo, Angelo Martino; Jeremias Pérez Tica, Djorkaeff Reasco. DT: Gabriel Heinze.
Source: Goal [citation]