Riestra look to bounce back as they host Defensa y Justicia | OneFootball

They face off this Thursday from 5:00 PM for the second matchday, in a key clash to start settling into the standings.

Deportivo Riestra will play at home against Defensa y Justicia from 5:00 PM at the Guillermo Laza stadium, needing to bounce back after a debut loss. The Malevo fell 1-0 to Boca at La Bombonera, showed a well-organized defense, but paid dearly for a set-piece play and ended up empty-handed. Now, they will look to become strong at home, where they usually make things difficult for everyone, to earn their first points in the championship.

The team led by Gustavo Benítez knows that the start of the tournament is crucial and that earning points at home can set the course. With zero points in the standings, the challenge will be to improve offensively, maintain intensity, and take advantage of every opportunity against a rival that focuses on play and possession. The Guillermo Laza will once again be a heated venue, ideal for a Riestra side aiming to consolidate itself in the top division.

On the other side will be Defensa y Justicia, coming off a 0-0 draw with Aldosivi in the first round. The team led by Mariano Soso showed moments of good football and territorial dominance, but lacked finishing power in the final third. That’s why this match appears as a clear opportunity to go for all three points and start climbing the table.

The Halcón de Varela will stick to its identity: high pressing, movement, and constant pursuit of the opponent’s goal, although they will have to adapt to a small and demanding ground. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.

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