Racing vs Rosario Central
Racing Club continue keeping their hope alive regarding the title fight. On Sunday, the team showed a great effort to reverse the score and managed to beat Union Santa Fe 2-1 at home, with Johan Carbonero netting the winner in the 86th minute. La Academia made it three consecutive victories in league action to accumulate 37 points, only four behind Liga Profesional leaders Atletico Tucuman. Furthermore, Fernando Gago’s men remain at the top of the 2022 aggregate table, currently qualifying for the 2023 Copa Libertadores. At home, Racing also are on three wins in a row.
Rosario Central continue to find trouble in the league. Last Sunday, the team had to settle for a 1-1 home draw against Platense in an uneventful game. Therefore, Carlos Tevez’s men are now on four Liga Profesional matches without a win, having drawn three and lost one in the process. Following that negative streak, El Canalla made it only 25 points in 21 matches in this competition, a sorry campaign that could put them in danger with regard to relegation next season. On away turf, Central have been winless in their last five in domestic action, with three stalemates and two losses.
If Racing wants to fight for the championship, these are the games they must win. Rosario Central will have some important missings in defense and attach, so the hosts should take it.