Gimnasia and Estudiantes are set to face each other today in the high-stakes knockout round of the Clausura tournament, with both teams vying for a spot in the final. The match is scheduled for 17:00 (Argentina time) at the historic El Bosque Stadium.
The recent encounters between these two rivals have brought mixed results. Over their last five matches, Gimnasia secured one victory, while Estudiantes claimed two wins, with the remaining two games ending in draws. The last face-off in this tournament took place on October 19, where Estudiantes emerged victorious with a score of 2-0.
This elimination match serves as one of the semifinals for the Clausura, with the final match to be held next Saturday, December 13, at the Único Madre de Ciudades. Racing Club has already secured their place in the final.
Referee Facundo Tello Figueroa will oversee the match, ensuring a fair contest between these long-standing rivals.
Recent Results of Gimnasia in the Clausura
1. Gimnasia 0 vs Instituto 1 (July 12)
2. San Lorenzo 0 vs Gimnasia 0 (July 19)
3. Gimnasia 1 vs Independiente 0 (July 27)
4. Godoy Cruz 1 vs Gimnasia 2 (August 7)
5. Gimnasia 1 vs Lanús 2 (August 17)
6. San Martín (SJ) 1 vs Gimnasia 0 (August 23)
7. Gimnasia 1 vs Atlético Tucumán 0 (September 1)
8. Gimnasia 1 vs Unión 3 (September 14)
9. Dep. Riestra 1 vs Gimnasia 0 (September 19)
10. Gimnasia 0 vs Rosario Central 3 (September 27)
11. Sarmiento 0 vs Gimnasia 1 (October 4)
12. Gimnasia 1 vs Talleres 2 (October 11)
13. Estudiantes 2 vs Gimnasia 0 (October 19)
14. River Plate 0 vs Gimnasia 1 (November 2)
15. Gimnasia 2 vs Vélez 0 (November 10)
16. Platense 0 vs Gimnasia 3 (November 17)
17. Unión 1 vs Gimnasia 2 (November 24)
18. Barracas Central 0 vs Gimnasia 2 (December 1)
Recent Results of Estudiantes in the Clausura
1. Unión 1 vs Estudiantes 0 (July 14)
2. Estudiantes 2 vs Huracán 1 (July 21)
3. Racing Club 0 vs Estudiantes 1 (July 26)
4. Estudiantes 2 vs Independiente Riv. (M) 1 (August 7)
5. Banfield 3 vs Estudiantes 2 (August 17)
6. Estudiantes 1 vs Aldosivi 0 (August 25)
7. Central Córdoba (SE) 2 vs Estudiantes 0 (August 30)
8. Estudiantes 1 vs River Plate 2 (September 13)
9. Estudiantes 1 vs Defensa y Justicia 0 (September 22)
10. Newell’s 1 vs Estudiantes 1 (September 30)
11. Estudiantes 1 vs Barracas Central 1 (October 5)
12. Belgrano 1 vs Estudiantes 1 (October 11)
13. Estudiantes 2 vs Gimnasia 0 (October 19)
14. Estudiantes 1 vs Boca Juniors 2 (November 2)
15. Tigre 1 vs Estudiantes 0 (November 9)
16. Estudiantes 1 vs Argentinos Juniors 2 (November 16)
17. Rosario Central 0 vs Estudiantes 1 (November 23)
18. Central Córdoba (SE) 0 vs Estudiantes 1 (November 29)
Match Timing for Gimnasia vs Estudiantes by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 17:00
Colombia and Peru: 15:00
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 14:00
Venezuela: 16:00