Rosario Central chase qualification against Estudiantes in Río Cuarto | OneFootball

Canalla visits the Ciudad Stadium with a chance to reach the round of 16 if it wins. The team is in good form and also has the Copa Libertadores on its 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, on matchday 16 of the 2026 Torneo Apertura. Jorge Almirón’s team knows that if it wins, it will qualify for the round of 16.

Canalla’s current form is very positive. With 24 points, it sits near the top of the table and controls its own destiny to secure a place in the next round. It also comes in confident after its win over Sarmiento and with a solid run in the Copa Libertadores, where it has four points in its group.

One of the main questions is Ángel Di María, who has been dealing with physical discomfort and could return to the starting lineup 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 it the worst team in the tournament. With no chance of qualifying, its goal now is to pick up points to improve its average and avoid bigger problems in the second half of the year.

In that context, Rosario Central appears as the clear favorite, but with the obligation to prove on the field what the numbers suggest. Canalla knows it is facing an ideal opportunity: take all three points, seal qualification, and approach the final stretch of the tournament with peace of mind while keeping its focus on the Libertadores.

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