Students and Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata won their respective quarter-final matches of the Torneo Clausura and advanced to the semi-finals, where they will meet in the quest for the coveted final. According to information reported to the Argentine News Agency, the playoff bracket allowed this opportunity, as 'Pincha' defeated Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero and 'Lobo' defeated Barracas Central. The team led by Eduardo Domínguez reached the top four after defeating Rosario Central 1-0 away in the round of 16 in a match marked by controversy: the walk-off with his back to the recent league champion, along with a previous message of disagreement on social media, gave the match a special flavor. Subsequently, 'Ferrocarril Oeste' also won by a narrow margin in a match where fans of both teams were in the north of the country. Gimnasia La Plata was not to be outdone and also pulled off a surprise in Santa Fe, where they beat Unión 2-1 in the first playoff stage, which had been one of the best teams in the Torneo Clausura. Later, they defeated 'Guapo' again as visitors, and remain the only representative from Zone B after all other teams were eliminated in the round of 16. La Plata will experience an unforgettable semi-final, with a classic full of history, emotion, and an extra ingredient, as Gimnasia will have home-field advantage due to their performance in the regular season.
