Argentinos Jrs vs Defensa y Justicia
Argentinos Juniors let a crucial victory slip away last weekend, as they ended up drawing 1-1 in their visit to CA Central Córdoba after conceding a goal in the 80th minute. However, El Bicho remain very close to securing a playoff spot, sitting fourth in Group A with 22 points, thanks to six wins, four draws, and just one loss. That defeat came in their last home match (2-0 against Aldosivi), ending a six-game unbeaten streak at Estadio Diego Maradona (four wins and two draws). Federico Fattori is ready to return from suspension. Defensa y Justicia suffered a tough blow over the weekend when they failed to hold onto their lead and ended up losing 2-1 at home to Tigre. It was their second consecutive defeat in the Liga Profesional. Despite this, El Halcón remain on 17 points in the Torneo Apertura, which is still enough to keep them in the playoff qualification zone, but only by one point. Defensa has had a respectable campaign as a visitor, earning 10 points out of 18 available, with three wins, one draw, and two losses. On Thursday, April 3, Defensa drew 0-0 away at Cerro Largo FC of Uruguay in the first match of the Copa Sudamericana group stage. Perfect opportunity for Argentinos to finally win again after a couple bad results and get closer to securing a playoff spot. Defensa played midweek at Uruguay a Copa Sudamericana game and plays again at home next Thursday so it’s very likely that they will rotate and rest some starters here.