Racing and Tigre will define their path to the Clausura 2025 semi-finals in a direct clash with implications for their direct qualification to the Copa Libertadores. If they win, both Racing and Tigre could face Boca or Argentinos Juniors in the semi-finals, who will face off this afternoon at La Bombonera. The match will take place on Monday, November 1st, at 21:30 at the Cilindro de Avellaneda stadium, under the main refereeship of Andrés Merlos, with Pablo Dóvalo in charge of the VAR, and will be broadcast on ESPN Premium and TNT Sports. Additionally, Agencia Noticias Argentina will provide live coverage. Gustavo Costas sent clear signals during Friday's practice: he will repeat the same eleven that eliminated River with Gastón Martirena's last-minute goal, and this decision was driven by logic, as the team showed solidity, superiority, and character in the most demanding match of the cycle. Players with discomfort did not train at full pace and are likely to be left out of the starting lineup, while Bruno Zuculini is emerging as a bench option, still affected by a soleus muscle problem. On the other hand, Colombian Duván Vergara continues to be under observation due to a right ankle trauma, and Tomás Conechny appears as an alternative to occupy the left flank. In defense, Facundo Mura continues to train separately, and Martirena would keep his place, strengthened by his performance against the Millionaire, while Santiago Sosa will wear a protective mask again. Among the injured, Luciano Vietto, Marcos Rojo, and Ignacio Rodríguez remain ruled out due to various injuries, while Matías Zaracho could make a comeback among the substitutes. Tigre will arrive for the match boosted by their fans following an open training session that brought together supporters, families, and party media.
