The Academy is already thinking about the cup game and doesn’t want to get scared, so it plans to play “with those who are the best”.
For the Argentine Cup, it has never been an easy path. Beyond losing the first final in 2012, the club has endured more than its share of tough moments over a decade, including many clashes with rivals seeking promotion. With that history in mind, the plan is clear: respect every opponent and begin the run in the tournament on the right note.
The first opponent in the 32nd round is San Martín de Formosa, and the match will take place in Resistencia, Chaco, on a Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. The Formoseño club competes in the Federal A Tournament, which started only recently in March. Last season they reached the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Villa Mitre.
RACING IS THE NAME
The Academy resumed training quickly after Friday’s win in Sarandí, though several players faced setbacks. Leo Sigali, Iván Pillud, Nicolás Oroz, and Maxi Romero trained separately on Monday and are unlikely to be ready in time for the cup clash.
Otherwise, the squad is expected to travel, and once in Chaco the plans will be finalized to decide who starts and who comes off the bench.
RACING TRAINING
“I’ll field the best team,” was Fernando Gago’s reply when asked about rotation for this match, aiming to keep options open for Monday’s game against league leaders Lanús.
In the end, if only players with physical problems are left out, the likely starters include Jonathan Galván in defense and Nicolás Reniero in attack, as the coach continues to monitor Paolo Guerrero’s integration. There is also a possibility of prioritizing maximum morale by replacing Hauche and sticking with a 4-3-3 formation.
The likely starting XI would be Gabriel Arias; Facundo Mura, Jonathan Galván, Gonzalo Piovi, Gabriel Rojas; Juan Nardoni, Aníbal Moreno, Maxi Moralez; Johan Carbonero, Matias Rojas, and Nicolás Reniero.
ALTERNATIVE
To be decided.
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The match, and the day’s events, feed into a broader conversation about club form, fan engagement, and the push to compete in a demanding schedule. This is a story told not only through goals and lineups, but through resilience, tactical planning, and the steady pace of football as it moves across cities like Resistencia and beyond.
Source: Goal