San Lorenzo visit Talleres in a crucial clash with play-offs in mind | OneFootball

The T and the Cyclone face off this Saturday at 22:15 in Córdoba for the 8th round of the Apertura Tournament 2026. Both are in the qualifying zone and are looking to secure their spots among the top teams.

Talleres and San Lorenzo will face each other this Saturday from 22:15 at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, for the eighth round of the Apertura Tournament 2026. Both teams are among the top eight qualifiers in Zone A and know that a win could be a turning point in the fight for the top positions.

The Córdoba team has 10 points and was on the rise after achieving two consecutive victories: 2-1 against Gimnasia de Mendoza at the Kempes and 1-0 against Rosario Central in Arroyito, a result that ended a streak of more than ten years without beating the Canalla as visitors. However, in the last round, they suffered a tough blow in Santiago del Estero and lost 2-0 to Central Córdoba. Now, Carlos Tevez's team will try to strengthen at home to not lose ground in the standings.

The big news for the T is the addition of Franco Cristaldo. The former Gremio player terminated his contract and is now available to the coaching staff as a last-minute reinforcement, in a strong bid to boost the midfield in the decisive stretch of the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Cyclone arrives with 11 points and in fourth place in Zone A. They come from a peculiar double round, having played two matches in just 48 hours: they defeated Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 2-0 on Sunday and then drew 1-1 with Instituto on Tuesday. Despite the fatigue, the blue and red team added four points and remains firmly in the qualifying spots.

In the lead-up, San Lorenzo's management requested Talleres to enable a stand for visiting fans, considering the supporters residing in Córdoba and surrounding areas. However, the T's board of directors rejected the request, so the match will be played without the presence of Cyclone fans. In this context, the clash at the Kempes promises intensity and a lot at stake in the fight for Zone A of the Apertura 2026.

The probable starting lineup of Talleres vs. San Lorenzo, for the Apertura Tournament

Guido Herrera; Álex Vigo or Timoteo Chamorro, Matías Catalán, José Luis Palomino or Santiago Fernández, Augusto Schott; Juan Sforza, Matías Galarza, Ulises Ortegoza, Giovanni Baroni; Valentín Dávila or Valentín Depietri and Ronaldo Martínez. Coach: Carlos Tevez.

Orlando Gill; Ezequiel Herrera, Gastón Hernández, Jhohan Romaña, Mathias De Ritis; Nicolás Tripichio, Gonzalo Abrego; Gregorio Rodríguez, Agustín Ladstatter, Luciano Vietto; Alexis Cuello. Coach: Damián Ayude.

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