Gimnasia de Mendoza vs Instituto, LIVE: what time they play, probable lineups, and how to watch the match of the Apertura Tournament
Gimnasia de Mendoza faces Instituto de Córdoba in the Apertura Tournament, with both teams looking for a crucial victory as Gimnasia has had mixed results and Instituto struggles after a coaching change.
In an exciting clash in the Apertura Tournament, Gimnasia de Mendoza is set to host Instituto de Córdoba at the Víctor Legrotaglie stadium. This matchup is significant as Gimnasia, having been promoted this season, started strong with a win against Central Córdoba but faltered in the subsequent games against San Lorenzo and Unión de Santa Fe. Instituto, on the other hand, has yet to secure a victory and recently underwent a coaching change, replacing Daniel Oldrá after a string of unsatisfactory performances. Both teams are eager for a win to bolster their standings in the tournament.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 22:15, with the referee duties falling on Luis Lobo Medina and the VAR overseen by Jorge Baliño. Fans can catch the live broadcast on ESPN Premium, adding to the excitement surrounding this important encounter. The stakes are high for both teams: Gimnasia seeks to maintain its foothold in the league after a promising start, while Instituto aims to turn its fortunes around after a challenging start to the season.
As both teams prepare for this showdown, the probable starting lineups have been revealed, with Gimnasia boasting players like Lautaro Petruchi and Nicolás Romano, while Instituto will look to make an impact and secure their first three points of the tournament. The match will not only determine their immediate standings but could also impact the teams' morale moving forward in the season, making it a critical moment in their journey through the Apertura Tournament.