Overview
- Kickoff is set for 17:00 local time at Juan Carmelo Zerillo, with the La Plata rivals meeting for a single-elimination tie.
- Viewing options include TNT Sports, ESPN and Disney+ Premium in Argentina, with TyC Sports Internacional across much of South America and Fanatiz and fuboTV available in the United States.
- Facundo Tello will referee with Lucas Novelli on VAR, and if the match is level after 90 minutes it will go to 30 minutes of extra time and then penalties if needed.
- Gimnasia ride five straight wins after eliminating Barracas Central 2–0 and could bring in Alejandro Piedrahíta, while Estudiantes ousted Central Córdoba 1–0, remain without suspended Guido Carrillo and may start Mikel Amondarain in midfield.
- Gimnasia’s coach called the matchup a chance for “a small footballing revenge,” and Eduardo Domínguez said Estudiantes will prepare strongly to reach the final, with betting markets narrowly favoring the visitors.