The Independiente team will face Sportivo Belgrano from San Francisco de Córdoba this Wednesday in San Nicolás, in a match corresponding to the 32nd round of the Argentina Cup. The encounter will mark the debut of both teams in the competition and will take place at the San Nicolás de los Arroyos stadium at 21:30, officiated by Andrés Gariano and will be broadcast live by TyC Sports.
Independiente, coming off a 2-0 victory over Instituto de Córdoba, has achieved five victories in the seven matches played in the 2025 Apertura Tournament under the technical direction of Julio Vaccari. For this match, the team could line up Rodrigo Rey in goal; Federico Vera, Kevin Lomónaco, Sebastián Valdéz, and Álvaro Angulo in defense; Felipe Loyola, Iván Marcone, and Pablo Galdames or Luciano Cabral in midfield; and Santiago Montiel, Gabriel Ávalos, and Diego Tarzia or Santiago Hidalgo in attack.
On the other hand, Sportivo Belgrano, led by Sergio Maza, arrives at the Argentina Cup after playing seven matches in the Federal A Tournament. The Córdoba team, which is fighting in the top positions of Group B, will feature players like Santiago Roggero in goal; Tomás Rouiller or Leonardo Ferreyra, Braian Camisassa, Camilo Alessandría, and Tomás Pennesi in defense; Facundo Hang, Pablo Cortizo, Jeremías Giménez, and Enzo Avaro in midfield; and Fernando Márquez and Tomás Attis in attack.
It is expected that both teams will field their main players, with Gabriel Ávalos and Rodrigo Rey as key figures for Independiente, and Santiago Roggero and Facundo Hang for Sportivo Belgrano. The match promises to be an interesting duel between two teams looking to advance in the competition and showcase their good footballing moment.
