Rosario Central chase qualification against Estudiantes in Río Cuarto | OneFootball

El Canalla visits the Ciudad Stadium with a chance to reach the round of 16 if they win. They are in good form and also have the Copa Libertadores on their mind.

Rosario Central will face a key match this Friday starting at 7:15 p.m. against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto at the Ciudad de Río Cuarto Stadium, for matchday 16 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Jorge Almirón’s team knows that if they win, they will qualify for the round of 16.

Canalla’s current form is very positive. With 24 points, they sit near the top of the table and control their own destiny to secure a place in the next round. They also come in confidently after their win over Sarmiento and with a solid run in the Copa Libertadores, where they have four points in their group.

One of the main questions is Ángel Di María, who has been dealing with physical discomfort and could return to the starting eleven in a team looking to maintain its level on both fronts.

On the other side, the outlook is completely different. Estudiantes is going through a very poor semester, with just five points in 14 matches, making them the worst team in the championship. With no chance of qualifying, their goal is now to pick up points to improve their average and avoid bigger problems in the second half of the season.

In that context, Rosario Central appears as the clear favorite, but with the obligation to prove on the pitch what the numbers suggest. El Canalla knows this is an ideal opportunity: take all three points, secure qualification, and approach the final stretch of the tournament calmly while keeping their focus on the Libertadores.

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