Newell's Old Boys manager Frank Darío Kudelka has already turned his attention to the Rosario derby against Rosario Central following a goalless draw with Estudiantes de La Plata. According to Ole, the coach admitted the upcoming Sunday clash was on his mind, as his team looks to end an eight-game winless streak in the classic fixture.
What did Kudelka say about the derby?
Frank Darío Kudelka acknowledged the challenge of focusing solely on the match against Estudiantes. The Lepra boss told Ole, "I don't deny I had a dilemma thinking about the derby more than this match, but I wanted to think about this match." With the point secured in La Plata, the manager was more direct about his immediate plans.
Kudelka confirmed that from Tuesday, the squad's focus would be entirely on the visit to the Gigante de Arroyito. He will first assess his players' physical condition after Monday's match and then begin specific preparation to face Rosario Central. The Canalla, for their part, enter the derby after a 2-1 loss to Gimnasia La Plata on August 29, according to our verified data.
How is Newell's form ahead of the derby?
The draw at the Estadio Uno allowed Newell's to earn their first away point in the current Torneo Clausura. This positive result ended a four-month drought without points on the road, their last away point being a 1-1 draw with Vélez in the Apertura tournament.
However, recent history in the Rosario derbies weighs heavily on Kudelka's team. Newell's has gone eight official matches without beating Rosario Central, recording two draws and six defeats. Their last victory in this fixture dates back to March 20, 2022, interestingly also at the Gigante de Arroyito, with a goal from Juan Manuel García. Rosario Central currently sits seventh in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 11 points from 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
What is Rosario Central's current context?
The Canalla faces the derby in a period of inconsistent form in the domestic league. In their last five matches, the team has recorded only one win, two draws, and two losses, according to our data updated to September 1, 2026. This sequence includes two consecutive defeats, the most recent against Gimnasia.
In attack and defense, Rosario Central has scored 8 goals and conceded 7 in the seven matchdays played, giving them a positive goal difference of +1. In the overall table, the team is 5 points behind leaders Argentinos Juniors. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page.
When and where is the derby played?
The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium. Kick-off is set for 14:45 local time, with Rosario Central as the home team. This match represents a key opportunity for the Canalla to correct their course after recent results and consolidate their position in the upper part of the standings.
The buildup to the Rosario derby dominates the city's sporting agenda this week. The team's next fixture, following the clash with Newell's, can be found on our fixtures calendar.
