Belgrano Face Real Pilar Hoping to Bounce Back in Copa Argentina

Belgrano will take on Real Pilar this Wednesday at 9:10 PM at Estadio Nuevo Monumental in Rafaela, aiming to secure a spot in the Round of 32 of the 2025 Copa Argentina. The Córdoba-based club comes into the match after a tough home defeat against Boca Juniors and is eager to avoid another early exit, as they suffered last year when eliminated by Club Mitre.

Without key players like Lucas Zelarayán and Elías López due to injury, Belgrano’s manager Ricardo Zielinski will rely on a competitive lineup to overcome the lower-tier opponent. Meanwhile, Real Pilar are determined to make history. With two promotions in the past seven years, including an unbeaten campaign to reach Primera B Metropolitana in 2023, the club from Zona Norte dreams of pulling off a major upset.

Belgrano starting XI:
Manuel Vicentini; Gabriel Compagnucci, Mariano Troilo, Aníbal Leguizamón, Fausto Grillo; Santiago Longo; Francisco González Metilli, Facundo Quignon, Lucas Menossi; Nicolás Fernández, Franco Jara. Head coach: Ricardo Zielinski.

Real Pilar starting XI:
To be confirmed. Coach Gabriel Torres will announce the lineup closer to match time.