Defensa y Justicia host Argentinos in Varela, top spots on the line | OneFootball

Starting at 16:15, the Halcón will look to win at home again and move closer to the top of the Torneo Clausura, while the Bicho wants to extend its unbeaten streak and surpass them in the standings.

The Norberto Tomaghello Stadium will be the stage this Friday for an attractive clash between Defensa y Justicia and Argentinos Juniors, who face off from 16:15 for the 12th round of the Torneo Clausura. Two teams with similar styles, both betting on offensive play and arriving with similar circumstances, promise a high-flying encounter in Florencio Varela.

The team led by Mariano Soso is coming off a 1-1 draw against Tigre in Victoria, in a match where they felt wronged by an unawarded penalty. Previously, they had defeated Boca 2-1 with a brace from Abiel Osorio, one of the standout players of the tournament. With 16 points, the Halcón is just one point behind the leaders and knows that a victory in front of their fans could put them at the top.

On the side of Argentinos Juniors, things are also looking good. The Bicho has accumulated three matches without defeat (two wins and a draw) and is looking to keep improving under Nicolás Diez, who keeps the team in contention on all fronts. With 15 points, the team from La Paternal will try to pick up points away from home to surpass their rival in the standings and arrive with confidence for the Copa Argentina clash against Belgrano, still pending official confirmation.

Before the start of the match, there will be a minute of silence in memory of Miguel Ángel Russo, the historic Argentine coach who passed away this Wednesday at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer.

Probable lineup for Defensa y Justicia: Enrique Bologna; Ezequiel Cannavo, Lucas Ferreira, Damián Fernández, Rafael Delgado, Alexis Soto; Kevin Gutiérrez, Lucas González, Aarón Molinas; Juan Miritello and Abiel Osorio. Coach: Mariano Soso.

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