The Ciclón collided with Newell’s and briefly handed River the advantage, yet the team is determined to recover in the duel against Rojo and keep entertaining the crowd throughout the tournament. The current landscape of the Professional League sees San Lorenzo as one of the early pacesetters, but a setback in Rosario against Newell’s left them outside the summit led by River. To reclaim the ascent, they return to the Nuevo Gasómetro, a venue where they have thrived in four home appearances, not having conceded a goal in any of those fixtures. This home confidence underpins a broader mission: to recapture momentum and prove their resilience on the field.
Their opponent is none other than Independiente, a club with a storied rivalry and a season that has been shadowed by a severe sporting and economic crisis, all under the watch of an interim coaching staff. The impending clash, steeped in history, is set for Saturday, April 1, with kickoff at 7 p.m. at the Barca stadium, a stage where both teams envision a reply to recent difficulties and a chance to signal intent for the remainder of the campaign. Cited: Goal.
THE CALL OF SAN LORENZO
In the week without national competition due to the FIFA calendar, a setback emerged for Rubén Darío Insúa: a muscle injury sidelining Adam Bareiro, who suffers from a left adductor strain that will prevent his participation in the team’s Copa Sudamericana debut. Bareiro’s absence adds strain to the attacking line, yet the squad remains focused on the domestic league’s rhythm and the broader tournament schedule. He is expected to return for local fixtures, while Andrés Vombergar, who previously featured in Slovenia’s European Championship qualifiers, is back in the squad and contributes valuable experience to the forward line. Cited: Goal.
THE FORMATION OF SAN LORENZO
With Bareiro unavailable, the Galicians shifted to a pairing featuring Nicolá Blandi alongside Andrés Vombergar in attack, aiming for a blend of poise and goal threat. Agustín Martegani has reclaimed a starting spot, and Insúa notes that the youngster has earned his place through consistent performances, though the door remains open for continued competition to secure his position. The tactical setup envisions a balanced front line and dynamic support from midfield, designed to maximize pressure on Independiente’s structure. The anticipated XI includes August Battle; Rafa Perez, Federico Gattoni, Gaston Hernandez; Agustin Giay, Agustin Martegani, Jalil Elias, Nahuel Barrios; Andrés Vombergar and Nicolas Blandi. Cited: Goal.
ALTERNATIVE
To confirm.
Citation: Goal