This match in La Plata is being called by some the classic of the century. Both teams know what is at stake. Eduardo Domínguez, manager of Estudiantes, is preparing for his third semifinal in three years and he has what it takes to do it. The 'Pincha' team is now getting ready for what will be a key duel in the Clausura semifinal. Estudiantes managed to squeeze into the round of 16 and knocked out two heavyweights. Domínguez will have to decide whether to stick with what worked against Central Córdoba or bring back an important player in midfield. Estudiantes is preparing for what will undoubtedly a date with history. Estudiantes is already starting to build its strategy to win the classic and advance to the Clausura final. Against Gimnasia in El Bosque, Domínguez's side will be looking for a ticket to the Clausura final. A team that seemed to be ending its tournament participation in the group stage, but a series of results put them into the round of 16. And now they want to do it with a victory. For now, the only doubt for 'El Barba' ahead of next Monday is in midfield: whether to keep Gonzalo Piovi, as against Ferroviario, or to bring in Mikel Amondarain, who did not play against Central Córdoba due to his red card against them. Amondarain could return to the starting eleven. La Plata has been paralyzed since the city found out there would be a classic to decide a spot in the Clausura final. And it happened. Not just with football, but also with the vindication of Tiago Palacios, a player who went from being resisted to being fundamental for Domínguez. And now, he knows that in the semifinals his eternal rival will be: Gimnasia. Which also dreams. Now they want to win the classic to try to have a chance to add another star. Source: OLE. Thus, the 'Pincha' knocked out the designated champion, Rosario Central, in Arroyito, which was the beginning of the war with CONMEBOL. Then, they visited Central Córdoba, with the war between Verón, Tapia and Toviggino in full development.
