The much-anticipated Córdoba derby takes place tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium. Talleres will face off against Belgrano in a crucial knockout match in the Professional League Apertura. This encounter holds significant importance as it marks the first time these teams compete in a direct elimination round in the First Division.
Match Details
- Date: Tomorrow
- Time: 4:30 p.m.
- Stadium: Mario Alberto Kempes
- Broadcast: ESPN Premium
Historical Context
This derby will be remarkable, as a draw is not an option. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals, while the losing team will conclude its tournament journey. Historically, the last six official derbies ended without a winner, adding to the tension of this match.
Fan Attendance
An expected crowd of 57,000 Talleres supporters will fill the stadium, while Belgrano fans will be watching from home. The match promises to be an electrifying event, reflecting the deep rivalry between the two clubs.
Team Performance Overview
Both teams have shown strong performances leading up to this derby. Talleres finished the regular season in fourth place after a 1-1 draw against Unión. Similarly, Belgrano is coming off an impressive 4-0 victory against Sarmiento and finished fifth, both teams accumulating 26 points.
Projected Lineups
| Talleres | Belgrano |
|---|---|
| Guido Herrera | Thiago Cardozo |
| Augusto Schott | Leonardo Morales |
| Matías Catalán | Alexis Maldonado |
| Santiago Fernández | Lisandro López |
| Alexandro Maidana | Adrián Spörle |
| Matías Galarza | Adrián Sánchez |
| Mateo Cáceres | Santiago Longo or Franco Vázquez |
| Valentín Depietri or Diego Valoyes | Emiliano Rigoni or Alcides Benítez |
| Franco Cristaldo | Lucas Zelarayán |
| Rick Lima Morais | Francisco González Metilli or Ramiro Hernández |
| Ronaldo Martínez | Lucas Passerini |
Coaching Staff
- Talleres: Carlos Tevez
- Belgrano: Ricardo Zielinski
If the match ends in a tie after regulation time, it will proceed to extra time, followed by a penalty shootout if necessary. The winner will advance to face the victor of the Independiente Rivadavia versus Unión matchup, scheduled for 9:30 p.m. at Bautista Gargantini Stadium.
