Deportivo Riestra host Gimnasia aiming to extend their stunning run | OneFootball

El Malevo has 24 matches without losing at Guillermo Laza and will look to return to the top of Zone B. El Lobo arrives battered after the defeat to Unión and with significant absences in their squad.

This Friday from 17:00 at the Guillermo Laza stadium, Deportivo Riestra will host Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata as part of the ninth round of the 2025 Torneo Clausura. The match has strong elements: the Malevo defends an impressive unbeaten record at home, while the Tripero needs to react to avoid compromising their playoff spot.

The team from Villa Soldati, led by Gustavo Benítez, comes from delivering a significant blow by defeating Central Córdoba 2-0 and ending the Santiago team's unbeaten run. With 24 matches without losing at their stadium, Riestra has turned Guillermo Laza into a true fortress and wants to confirm it in front of their fans. A victory would not only leave them at the top of Zone B but would also bring them closer to qualifying for the next Copa Libertadores through the annual table.

On the side of Gimnasia, the situation is different. The team led by Alejandro Orfila fell 3-1 to Unión at El Bosque and recorded their fourth defeat in five matches. The coach himself acknowledged the poor performance: “We failed in the game, that's the reality and I take responsibility”, he expressed after the match. Additionally, El Lobo will not be able to count on Nicolás Garayalde, suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, and is waiting for the recovery of Marcelo Torres, who left with discomfort against Tatengue.

With two opposing realities, Riestra will try to keep dreaming big with their unbeaten home record, while Gimnasia will seek to make an impact to get their campaign back on track.

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