The highly anticipated match between Central Español and Peñarol is set for today at 20:30 (Argentina time) at the Parque Palermo stadium. This matchup marks the second round of the Apertura tournament.
How Central Español and Peñarol Arrive
Both teams are coming off victories in their last matches, which paves the way for a tightly contested battle where neither side intends to hold back.
Latest Results for Central Español in Apertura Matches
In their latest outing, Central Español secured a convincing 3-0 win against Progreso.
Latest Results for Peñarol in Apertura Matches
Peñarol also enjoyed success in the prior match, defeating MC Torque with a score of 3-1.
Historically, in the last five encounters between the two clubs during this tournament, the visiting team, Peñarol, has emerged victorious in four encounters, while one match ended in a draw. The most recent clash occurred on March 29 in the Uruguay – Torneo Clausura 2013, where Peñarol triumphed 3-1 over Central Español.
Currently, Central Español occupies the fifth position, having gained 3 points from one win, while Peñarol sits just below in sixth place, also with 3 points from a single victory.
The referee appointed for this fixture is Leodán González Cabrera.
Upcoming Fixtures for Central Español in the Apertura
Matchday 3: vs Juventud on February 22 – 17:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 4: vs Wanderers on February 28 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 5: vs Defensor Sporting – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 6: vs Cerro Largo – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 7: vs MC Torque – Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Fixtures for Peñarol in the Apertura
Matchday 3: vs Deportivo Maldonado on February 22 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 4: vs Nacional on March 1 – 19:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 5: vs Danubio – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 6: vs Albion – Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 7: vs Cerro – Date and time to be confirmed
Match Timing for Central Español and Peñarol by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 18:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 17:30 hours
Venezuela: 19:30 hours