The much-anticipated Córdoba derby between Talleres and Belgrano is set to take place at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium. This matchup is significant as it marks the first knockout stage meeting between the two teams in Liga Profesional Apertura history. The stakes are high, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Talleres vs Belgrano: Match Details
- Date: Tomorrow
- Time: 4:30 p.m. (local time)
- Stadium: Mario Alberto Kempes
- Broadcast: ESPN Premium
Historical Context
This match will break a six-game streak of draws in their official encounters, making it a historic clash. Both teams finished the regular season with identical points, highlighting the even competition this derby promises to showcase.
Current Form
- Talleres: Finished in 4th place with a recent draw against Unión, concluding the regular phase 1-1.
- Belgrano: Finished in 5th place and enters this match following an impressive 4-0 victory over Sarmiento.
Team Lineups
Talleres
- Goalkeeper: Guido Herrera
- Defenders: Augusto Schott, Matías Catalán, Santiago Fernández, Alexandro Maidana
- Midfielders: Matías Galarza, Mateo Cáceres, Valentín Depietri (or Diego Valoyes), Franco Cristaldo, Rick Lima Morais
- Forward: Ronaldo Martínez
- Head Coach: Carlos Tevez
Belgrano
- Goalkeeper: Thiago Cardozo
- Defenders: Leonardo Morales, Alexis Maldonado, Lisandro López, Adrián Spörle
- Midfielders: Adrián Sánchez, Santiago Longo (or Franco Vázquez), Emiliano Rigoni (or Alcides Benítez), Lucas Zelarayán, Francisco González Metilli (or Ramiro Hernández)
- Defender: Lucas Passerini
- Head Coach: Ricardo Zielinski
What’s at Stake?
The outcome of this match will be critical. If the match ends in a draw after regulation time, extra time will follow. Should the teams remain level, a penalty shootout will determine the victor. The winner will then face the winner of the Independiente Rivadavia vs. Unión match, set for 9:30 p.m. tomorrow.
With the stadium expected to be packed with 57,000 passionate Talleres fans, the tension and excitement surrounding this derby will be at an all-time high. Make sure to tune in to witness a potentially historic moment in Córdoba football.
