Newell’s host Estudiantes, chasing their first win of the campaign | OneFootball

La Lepra is experiencing turbulent times following the departure of Orsi-Gómez, while Pincha introduces a new coach after Domínguez’s exit.

Newell’s Old Boys and Estudiantes de La Plata will face each other this Wednesday from 7:30 PM at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, for the seventh round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The match will mark the beginning of a new era for both clubs, each undergoing significant changes on the bench.

The atmosphere in Rosario is tense. The record-fast exit of the Orsi-Gómez duo highlights a start to the year that deepens a period of inconsistency at Parque Independencia. The interim management of Lucas Bernardi comes at a delicate time, with fans expressing their anger after the heavy defeat against Banfield and with the Rosario derby just around the corner. The management has already chosen Frank Darío Kudelka as head coach to continue the project.

In La Plata, on the other hand, the blow was unexpected. The surprising departure of Eduardo Domínguez to Atlético Mineiro shook the reigning champions of Argentine football. His replacement is Alexander Medina, who takes on the challenge of maintaining the winning run that “Barba” consolidated with titles and prominence. Pincha is coming off an emotional victory against Sarmiento de Junín and is looking to keep the positive momentum going.

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