Rosario Central face league leaders Argentinos JRS this Sunday, September 20, at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito. The match, corresponding to the tenth round of the Clausura, is a key opportunity for Eduardo Coudet's side to close the three-point gap to the top.
The Canalla arrive after a 1-0 win over Tigre last weekend, a penalty from Ángel Di María that marked his eighth goal of the season. That victory broke a run of four matches without a win, which included draws with Newell's and Talleres and defeats to Gimnasia and Corinthians. With 15 points from nine games, Rosario Central sit fourth in the Liga Profesional Argentina standings.
Their opponent, Argentinos JRS, is the only team above them in the table. The side from Parque Patricios arrive on a run of three consecutive draws, the latest against Gimnasia. Recent history suggests a tight affair, as the last meeting between the two, in March, ended goalless.
Manager Eduardo Coudet must decide whether to keep the lineup that delivered the win in Victoria, where Jorge Ledesma was in goal behind a defense of Coronel, Ovando, Ávila, and Sandez. Ibarra, Pizarro, and Rodríguez provided balance in midfield, with Di María, Campaz, and Copetti leading the attack. Fans can check the confirmed lineup and squad status on our squad page.
A win against the leaders would be a massive boost for the team's aspirations. The match kicks off this Sunday at 20:00 UTC at the Gigante.
