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

The Lepra is experiencing turbulent times following the departure of Orsi-Gómez, while the Pincha presents a new coach after Domínguez's exit.

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

The atmosphere in Rosario is tense. The rapid departure of the duo Orsi-Gómez highlights a start to the year that deepens a period of inconsistency at Parque Independencia. The interim management of Lucas Bernardi comes in a delicate context, 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 the coach to continue the project.

In La Plata, however, the blow was unexpected. The surprising departure of Eduardo Domínguez to Atlético Mineiro shook the last champion of Argentine football. His replacement is Alexander Medina, who takes on the challenge of maintaining the winning cycle that "Barba" consolidated with titles and prominence. The Pincha comes from an emotional victory against Sarmiento de Junín and seeks to maintain the positive momentum.

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