The buzz among Gimnasia supporters is louder than ever; a win this Saturday could lock them into the next Libertadores, and they’ll be watching every twist. Can they seize the chance?
That first piece fell into place on Friday night when Guillermo Barros Schelotto’s Vélez was beaten 2‑0 away at Leo Carol Madelón’s Unión. Cristian Tarragona netted twice, silencing the Lobo crowd and nudging Gimnasia a point clear of Fortín in the standings.
Gimnasia under Ariel Pereyra extends its unbeaten run and eyes further success.
Pereyra’s side has now stretched its unbeaten streak to ten games – six wins and four draws – a run that edges close to the club’s historic best. In my view, this consistency fuels real hope.
The team didn’t stop after the win; a special session at Estancia Chica followed.
After Friday’s triumph, the squad trained at Estancia Chica and even faced a friendly against the Platense Amateur League selection. When will they hit the training ground again?
Staying fourth in the annual table means the Mens Sana could claim a Libertadores berth once spots open. Initially it might be a preliminary round, but a second slot could catapult the Lobo straight into the group phase.
Key matches Gimnasia awaits this Saturday.
While perched in fourth, Gimnasia must rely on two external results to avoid slipping to sixth. All eyes remain on the dream of qualifying without needing a Clausura title.
The club will monitor two Saturday fixtures to determine if the annual table grants them Libertadores entry.
First, tune in at 15:00 to the Mendoza derby; cheer for the local side to defeat Independiente Rivadavia. A draw would see the Lepra catch the Lobo at 57 points, though goal difference would still favor Gimnasia.
Later that night, Newell’s must deliver a result. Instituto needs a win to match Gimnasia on points and overtake them on goal margin, so a Rosario victory could be a massive boost for Lobo fans.