Diego Alberto Milito took over as president of Racing on December 19, 2024, and quickly faces a major challenge: the state of the team's playing field in its first home match of the year. Last season, this issue was one of the main headaches for the 'Academy', even leading to losing the home advantage in a match of the Copa Sudamericana.
According to information from supporter media of the Avellaneda entity, the poor state of the field was due to irrigation with low-quality water, resulting in deplorable grass in the last matches played. In light of this situation, the leaders had to act quickly to ensure the field is in optimal condition for this afternoon's match against Belgrano de Córdoba, corresponding to the second round of the Apertura Tournament of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
The official Racing account announced that renovation work has begun at the Cilindro to completely replace the grass. This process will include the total removal of the existing surface, herbicide control, and ensuring the quality of water used for irrigation. With these efforts, the club aims to be in the best condition for the start of this new stage, marked by Milito's management as president.
In addition to this initial challenge, Racing will face a season full of sports commitments, including its participation in the Recopa Sudamericana against Botafogo, the Apertura and Clausura Tournaments, as well as the Copa Argentina. Following its victory in the Copa Sudamericana 2024, the team is projected as one of the main contenders in the upcoming Copa Libertadores. Milito's management faces multiple challenges, but his ability to lead the club in this new year will be under the watchful eye of the 'Academy' supporters.
