As of the 52nd minute, the match at El Fortín is tied at 1-1. Local midfielder Manuel Lanzini brought the home side back into contention by netting the equalizer against Talleres, who had initially taken the lead through a strike from Augusto Schott.
Match Statistics between Vélez and Talleres in the Apertura:
- TShots on Target: Vélez (2) VS Talleres (2)
- Fouls Committed: Vélez (6) VS Talleres (9)
- Successful Passes: Vélez (0) VS Talleres (1)
- Yellow Cards: Vélez (1) VS Talleres (2)
- Free Kicks: Vélez (3) VS Talleres (0)
Current Status of Vélez and Talleres
Both teams entered this match with confidence after successful outings in their previous fixtures, setting the stage for a fiercely contested encounter.
Recent Results for Vélez in the Apertura
Prior to this game, Vélez secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Instituto.
Recent Results for Talleres in the Apertura
Talleres also came off a solid performance, defeating Newell’s by a score of 2-1.
The game is officiated by referee Yael Falcón Pérez.
Probable Formation of Vélez
Manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto has opted for a 4-4-2 setup, featuring Álvaro Montero in goal; Jano Gordón, Lisandro Magallán, Aarón Quirós, and Elías Gómez in defense; and Tobías Andrada, Claudio Baeza, Rodrigo Aliendro, and Manuel Lanzini in midfield, with Matías Arias and Braian Romero leading the attack.
Probable Formation of Talleres
On the other hand, coach Carlos Tévez has arranged a tactical 4-3-3 formation with Guido Herrera guarding the net; Augusto Schott, Matías Catalán, José Luis Palomino, and Gabriel Báez making up the defensive line; Juan Sforza, Matías Galarza, and Ulises Ortegoza in midfield; and Giovanni Baroni, Rick Lima Morais, and Ronaldo Martínez in the forward positions.