Newell’s v Central: kick-off time, TV and line-ups | OneFootball

The classic match that divides the city will be played again this Sunday from 5 PM at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium. La Lepra has not won in the tournament, is in the relegation zone in the annual table, and will debut Frank Darío Kudelka as coach, who begins his second stint at the club. On the other side, the Canalla comes from a solid victory in La Plata and is looking to extend its winning streak in the classic to six consecutive matches.

The precedent of Di María and Ruben

One of the main points of attention will be the possible return to action of Marco Ruben, the club’s all-time top scorer, who has rejoined the squad and could take a place on the bench. If he comes on, he would once again share the field with Ángel Di María, something that has only happened once officially, on April 2, 2006, in a 0-0 draw in Arroyito. That afternoon, Ruben started the match and Di María came on in the second half.

The striker’s record against Newell’s is impressive: he has scored five goals in clásicos and was decisive in several Canalla victories, including the 3-0 win behind closed doors in 2021.

Current form

Newell’s is coming off a very poor campaign. The departure of the Orsi-Gómez duo, Lucas Bernardi’s interim management, and the defeat against Estudiantes have deepened the crisis. Moreover, they haven’t beaten Central at the Coloso since the 2008 Apertura.

Central, on the other hand, is going through a more stable period. Jorge Almirón’s team won 2-1 against Gimnasia in the last round and remains in playoff positions. With Di María as their footballing leader, they will try to widen the gap in the head-to-head record, which currently favors them by 22 matches.

Probable lineups

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