Fans Back in the Stands as Excursionistas Face Argentinos at El Gasómetro

Excursionistas and Argentinos Juniors square off this Wednesday at 5 PM at San Lorenzo’s Estadio Pedro Bidegain in a Copa Argentina Round of 32 clash. According to TyC Sports, this match is historic in more ways than one: it marks the return of both fanbases to a fixture in Buenos Aires, something not seen since 2022. The winner will face either Estudiantes or Aldosivi in the next round.

Excursionistas, currently in Argentina’s third division, are enjoying a memorable run. After eliminating Godoy Cruz in the previous round, the team from Bajo Belgrano rides into the match on a four-game win streak. Despite sitting ninth in the standings, they have games in hand and trail higher-placed teams by a slim margin. With belief high and momentum on their side, Juan Carlos Kopriva’s squad dreams of another upset.

Argentinos Juniors arrive with bruised pride following a penalty shootout loss to San Lorenzo in the Apertura quarterfinals. Yet, coach Nicolás Diez can rely on a deep and skilled roster led by keeper Diego Rodríguez and striker Tomás Molina. While heavily favored, Argentinos are aware that the Copa Argentina is famous for its unpredictability — a reality they can’t afford to ignore.