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Rosario Central vs. Newell’s: Derby at the Gigante With Di María Set to Start

Di María's return to the clásico signals Central's bid to turn draws into a springboard.

Ángel Di María disputó dos clásicos rosarinos y nunca pudo festejar la victoria, por lo que buscará hacerlo por primera vez
Lanús vs Rosario Central 
Angel Fideo Di Maria

Foto Juano Tesone - FTP CLARIN JUA08952_1.JPG Z JTesone
Los hinchas Canallas se congregan en los alrededores del Gigante de Arroyito antes del clásico.
El plantel de Newell\'s llegó al Gigante de Arroyito dos horas antes del clásico rosarino.

Overview

  • Kickoff is at 17:30 in the Gigante de Arroyito for the Torneo Clausura date 6, with Darío Herrera refereeing and ESPN Premium televising.
  • Ángel Di María is expected in the starting XI for his first clásico since rejoining Central, still seeking his first derby win, with Alejo Véliz also slated to start.
  • Central arrives unbeaten in the Clausura with seven points from one win and four draws, sits fifth in Group B, and shares the annual-table lead with River on 42 points.
  • Newell’s has six points from one win, one loss and three draws, stands 11th in Zone A, and is winless in the last four clásicos, last prevailing in March 2022.
  • Probable lineups published feature Jorge Broun, Di María and Véliz for Central and Éver Banega for Newell’s; the stadium is sold out, and defender Juan Giménez is out until next year with a right-knee injury.