Banfield Hosts Central Córdoba as Season Closes in Open Match

Banfield, Argentina — Today at 3:30 PM, Banfield faces Central Córdoba in their final match of the Regular Phase of the Torneo Apertura at Estadio Florencio Sola. Banfield, currently at the bottom of the standings, looks to improve their performance while Central Córdoba fights for a playoff spot.

The match marks the debut of Pedro Troglio as Banfield’s head coach, following a season of struggles that left the team at the bottom of Zone A with only 11 points. Their primary goal today is to secure points and avoid relegation during the upcoming Clausura.

Central Córdoba, on the other hand, is eager for a win to enhance their chances of progressing in the playoffs. With 18 points, they currently sit in 11th place, needing favorable outcomes from other matches involving Argentinos Juniors, Racing, and Independiente Rivadavia.

The appointed referee for this crucial encounter is Brian Ferreyra, and fans can watch the game live on TNT Sports.

The expected lineups for both teams include Banfield’s Facundo Sanguinetti; Ramiro Di Luciano, Alexis Maldonado, Joaquín Pombo, Juan Iribarren; Gabriel Vega, Santiago Esquivel, Lautaro Ríos, Agustín Obando; Gerónimo Riveros and Juan Bisanz. Meanwhile, Central Córdoba will feature Alan Aguerre; Santiago Moyano, Lucas Abascia, Lautaro Rivero, Braian Cufré; Matías Perello, José Florentín, Dylan Glaby, Luis Miguel Angulo; Nazareno Funez and Leonardo Heredia.

Banfield aims to end the season on a positive note while Central Córdoba grapples with the stakes of advancing in the tournament.