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What are the main highlights of Racing (ARG)?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Racing (ARG) is the opponent of Flamengo in the semifinals of the Libertadores da América. Before the ball starts rolling for the clashes between the teams, the Coluna do Fla team highlights some of the main features of the Argentine side.

TOP SCORER

On the offensive side, Maravilla Martínez is the ‘reference point’ for Racing. So far, the striker is the team's top scorer, with 20 goals. In the Libertadores, he has already found the net seven times, in addition to providing two assists.

Maravilla in action for Racing Photo: Publicity / Racing

RACING'S ASSIST LEADERS

Gabriel Rojas and Gastón Martinera are tied in the assist category. Altogether, the duo has provided eight assists for their teammates to score throughout the season. Data from Superscore.

GOALKEEPER ON THE RISE

Starting with goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses. Over the course of the season, the 28-year-old keeper has played in 19 matches. During this period, he has conceded ten goals. Thus, the player is one of the pillars of the Argentine team's defensive system.

It's important to note that Racing's starting goalkeeper was the Chilean Gabriel Arias. However, after suffering a muscle injury, the Chilean lost his spot to Facundo Cambeses. Due to his strong performances, the current ‘owner of the position’ was even called up to the Argentina National Team.

PLAYER WITH MOST APPEARANCES

Gastón Martinera is the player with the most appearances for Racing this season. So far, the right-back has played 38 matches for the Avellaneda club. Next in line are Maravilla and Nazarena Colombo, tied in the ranking with 37 games each.

LOCKER ROOM LEADER (CAPTAIN)

Additionally, Santiago Sosa is the captain of the Racing team. This season, the 26-year-old has already played 33 matches and scored two goals. The Argentine is also one of the main pieces in the team's midfield ‘engine’.

Photos: Publicity: Racing

WHO IS RACING'S COACH?

Finally, one of Racing's main highlights is on the sidelines. He is coach Gustavo Costas. Besides commanding and organizing the team's tactical setup, the coach is another ‘fanatic’ for the club, always looking to further motivate the squad.

Photo: Publicity: Racing

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS RACING MATCH?

The match between Flamengo and Racing takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (22), at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla will provide all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on social media and their website. Finally, Globo (free-to-air), GETV (YouTube), and Paramount (streaming) will broadcast the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal.

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