As reported by Pasión de Hincha, an all-Argentine matchup in the Copa Libertadores is set for Tuesday, September 23, as Racing faces Vélez Sarsfield at Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón. Racing holds a slight advantage after their 1-0 victory in the first leg at Liniers, where Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez scored the winning goal and Vélez’s Lisandro Magallán received a red card before halftime.
Gustavo Costas’ team is in good form, having recently defeated Huracán 2-0 in the league, with goals from Duván Vergara and Matías Zaracho. This result marks their third consecutive win. Martínez, the leading scorer in the Libertadores with seven goals, remains a key player, supported by standout Uruguayan defender Gastón Martirena.
Vélez, managed by Guillermo Barros Schelotto, has had trouble maintaining consistency. They narrowly beat San Martín de San Juan 2-1 in their last league match, with goals from Manuel Lanzini and Dilan Godoy. However, they’ve seen a player sent off in each of their last three games, making discipline crucial for a successful comeback. Maher Carrizo, who has scored five goals in the tournament, along with captain Agustín Bouzat, are the key attackers to watch.
Racing will look to enhance their home advantage and recent success to reach the semifinals, while Vélez aims for a surprising comeback in Avellaneda.
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