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. The Lobo arrives shaken after the defeat against Unión and with significant absences in its 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 date 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 not jeopardize its place in the playoffs.

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 streak. 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 it 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. Alejandro Orfila's team fell 3-1 to Unión at El Bosque and added 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, the Lobo will not be able to count on Nicolás Garayalde, suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards, and is waiting for the recovery of Marcelo Torres, who left with discomfort against the Tatengue.

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

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