Central Córdoba seek to bounce back against Platense today | OneFootball

The Railwayman hosts the Squid this afternoon at the “Madre de Ciudades” aiming to return to winning ways.

Central Córdoba will face a decisive match this Monday when it hosts Platense from 5:15 p.m. at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, for matchday 15 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The Santiago-based team needs to win to end its poor run and keep alive a slim hope of qualifying.

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

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

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

On the other side will be a Platense side that also arrives under pressure. The Squid sits in 11th place 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 team is coming off a historic week in the Copa Libertadores. After losing its opener to Corinthians, it earned a resounding 2-1 victory over Peñarol in Montevideo, a result that improved its position in Group E.

For Central Córdoba, it will be another opportunity to react and return to winning ways at home. There is no margin for error anymore, and only a victory will keep its championship hopes alive.

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