Rosario Central head into Saturday's match against Huracán as the outright leaders of the Liga Profesional Argentina. The round 14 clash will be held at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito from 21:30 local time, with Miguel Ángel Russo's side looking to extend their impressive run of form.
The Canalla approach this fixture brimming with confidence. They sit top of the table with 25 points, from seven wins, four draws and just two losses in thirteen games. Their recent form is the best in the league, with four victories and one draw in their last five outings, including a spectacular comeback against Atlético Tucumán last week. In that match, Gastón Ávila scored an early brace and Julián Fernández secured the win in the 80th minute. This 3-2 win was their third consecutive victory, solidifying a run of four wins and one draw in their last five matches, which also included a resounding 5-0 win over Independiente Rivadavia and a 3-1 triumph against Estudiantes de La Plata.
The opponent's context
Huracán, who occupy eighth place, present a more irregular picture. They are coming off a loss to Gimnasia La Plata but have a resounding victory over River Plate from mid-September. Their last starting XI featured figures like Hernán Galíndez in goal and the experienced Leonardo Gil in midfield. For Central, this duel has a taste of revenge. The last meeting between the two, on April 12, ended in a 3-1 defeat for Rosario.
The home side will likely rely on their attack, where Ángel Di María is the beacon. The former Argentina international is the team's top scorer this season with 10 goals in 26 appearances. His link-up with midfielders like Alan Rodríguez and Cantizano will be key to unsettling a visiting defence that has shown some fragility. Russo has a solid block at his disposal, with Ledesma in goal and a defensive line that includes Coronel and Ignacio Ovando. The team has shown great balance this season, scoring 20 goals and conceding only 11, for a goal difference of +9.
With the top of the championship at stake, every point is vital. A win against Huracán would allow Rosario Central to further cement their place at the summit of the standings before the international break. The match on Saturday, October 24th is the next appointment on the Canalla's fixtures calendar.
