On Saturday afternoon, the Cyclone opens the second-to-last matchday and hosts the Bug at the Pedro Bidegain. San Lorenzo is aiming to finish strong as River Plate’s pursuer in the national league while keeping a steady rhythm for the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. The team recently defeated Independiente Medellín in Colombia and is preparing to face Sao Paulo at the end of the month.
Heading into date 26 of the league, Rubén Darío Insúa’s squad hosted Insúa’s Argentine counterparts at the Pedro Bidegain. The encounter is set for Saturday, July 22, at 3:30 p.m., in a bid to sharpen form ahead of crucial continental ties.
SAN MORENO’S CALL
After rotating through matches against Belgrano and giving opportunities to several youngsters, Rubén Darío Insúa is expected to reinstate his usual starting XI and give minutes to players who helped knock out the Colombians, balancing experience with freshness as the season intensifies.
SAN LORENZO’S STARTING XI
The likely lineup could feature: Augusto Battle in goal; Rafael Pérez, Gonzalo Luján, and Gastón Hernández in the defense; Agustín Giay, Gonzalo Maroni, Jalil Eliás, and Malcom Braida in the middle; Iván Leguizamón, Adama Bareiro, and Nahuel Barrios in attack. Manager Rubén Darío Insúa will oversee the tactical plan that aims to maintain momentum ahead of the post-season challenges.
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
To be defined as matchday approaches, with tactical flexibility depending on opponents and injuries.