Vélez v Central Córdoba: why it’s a final and all the key talking points | OneFootball

Another historic date is coming up for Argentine football: Vélez and Central Córdoba will face off once again, this time for the Argentine Supercup. The match will take place on Saturday, September 6th, at 4pm, at the Gigante de Arroyito, with nothing less than a new star for each club’s crest at stake.

Why are these two teams meeting? Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s side arrives as the brand-new champion of the 2024 Professional League. On the other side is Central Córdoba, who, under Omar De Felippe, wrote one of the greatest chapters in their history by winning the 2024 Argentine Cup. To achieve this, they defeated Vélez in the final held at Unión de Santa Fe’s stadium, with a goal from Matías Godoy that was worth its weight in gold and sealed the Ferroviario’s first star.

Now, fate brings them face to face once again. Central Córdoba is looking to double their glory and add a second star, while El Fortín seeks revenge and the chance to turn the wound from that final into a new title.

Vélez comes into this after winning the International Supercup by defeating Estudiantes 2-0 and is in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, where they will face Racing. A few days ago, the Mellizo previewed the final: “I think it will be a very even match. Maybe we’re not quite sure how Central Córdoba will play because they’ve changed. Lately, they’ve played some matches with a back five and then switched to a back four, or vice versa.”

“They’re an intense team, well organized, they know what they’re playing for, and suddenly they can hit you with a quick counterattack, with good passing and finishing—they did it to Estudiantes last weekend, so they’re a very dangerous opponent,” the coach added.

He was also asked about the importance of the Supercup and said: “It’s a title, and everyone will give it the importance it deserves. It’s 90 minutes to win another trophy for Vélez.” He was also ironic when asked to reveal details about his plan to face the Ferroviario: “I’ll tell you how we’re going to play after the match, haha. I’m not going to go around telling Central Córdoba how we’re going to play.”

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