Rosario Central, known as Los Canallas, has entered a decisive phase with an impressive streak of four consecutive victories, fueling their aspirations in both the Torneo Apertura and the prestigious Copa Libertadores. Their last defeat was on April 12, when they fell 3-1 to Huracán as visitors, marking a turning point for the team.

In the Copa Libertadores de América, Rosario Central has secured its path to the Round of 16. The team, managed by Jorge Almirón, holds the first place in their group's comparative table. Logic suggests they will define their final positioning in Quito against Independiente del Valle on May 27, despite any resistance Libertad and Universidad Central might offer at El Gigante de Arroyito.

Rosario Central's journey in the continental tournament has been varied: a draw with a bitter taste against the Ecuadorians, an agonizing victory in Asunción against Libertad, and a solid performance with a justified thrashing due to the difference in hierarchy against Universidad Central in Venezuela. In this last match in Caracas, Los Auriazules did not concede any goals, and Ignacio Ovando stood out as the youngest player to score for the institution, while Ángel Di María became the oldest after his penalty goal.

In parallel, the Torneo Apertura also presents a promising outlook for Rosario Central. Following two consecutive victories against Sarmiento and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, the team holds the fourth position. This weekend, on Sunday against Tigre, a team vying to enter the select group, Los Canallas will know their definitive roadmap for their Round of 16 clash next week.

Notably, for the first time in the last three tournaments, Jorge Almirón's team will not start the phase as the top performers. This situation, in fact, allowed the Liga Profesional to award them the title in 2025. However, in previous tournaments led by Ariel Holan, Rosario Central was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Huracán and in the Round of 16 by Estudiantes de La Plata, underscoring the importance of maintaining their current good form.