Central Córdoba look to bounce back today against Platense | OneFootball

The Railwayman hosts the Squid this afternoon at the “Madre de Ciudades” with the aim of returning to winning ways.

Central Córdoba will face a crucial match this Monday when it hosts Platense starting at 5:15 p.m. at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, for matchday 15 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The Santiago del Estero side needs a win to end its poor run and keep even the slightest hope of qualifying alive.

The current situation of the Ferroviario is worrying. Coached by Lucas Pusineri, the team is carrying three straight defeats: 5-0 against Estudiantes, 3-1 versus Newell’s, and 1-0 against Vélez in Liniers. That run left it in next-to-last place in Zone A with 12 points, far from the playoff spots.

With only three matchdays left to play, Central Córdoba is seven points behind the qualification zone, so it needs an almost miraculous comeback to break into the top eight. That is why the clash against Platense looks like an early final.

In addition to the poor results, the Santiago del Estero side needs to regain confidence and put in a better showing in front of its fans after difficult weeks in which it conceded nine goals in its last three matches.

Standing opposite will be a Platense side that also arrives under pressure. The Calamar sits 11th with 16 points and has gone five matches without a win in the local competition, although it still has a mathematical chance of qualifying.

The Buenos Aires side is coming off a historic week in the Copa Libertadores. After losing its opener to Corinthians, it earned a remarkable 2-1 win over Peñarol in Montevideo, a result that improved its position in Group E.

For Central Córdoba, it will be another opportunity to respond and return to winning ways at home. There is no margin for error anymore, and only a victory will allow it to stay alive in the tournament.

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