Independiente and Huracán Clash in High-Stakes Semifinal for a Spot in the Apertura Final

The spotlight shifts to Avellaneda this Saturday as Independiente hosts Huracán in the semifinals of Argentina’s Torneo Apertura 2025, ESPN confirmed. The match kicks off at 6:30 PM local time.

Julio Vaccari’s Independiente arrives in strong form, having edged past Independiente Rivadavia and Boca Juniors by identical 1-0 scores. With a key Copa Sudamericana fixture against Nacional Potosí looming midweek, this semifinal marks a pivotal moment in the club’s campaign.

Huracán, led by Frank Darío Kudelka, is riding the momentum of knockout wins over Deportivo Riestra and Rosario Central. The Buenos Aires side is hoping to end a 52-year title drought, and a place in the final would represent a significant step. Corinthians awaits them next in the Copa Sudamericana, but all eyes are currently on Avellaneda.

Key players to watch include Felipe Loyola, Rodrigo Rey, and Santiago Montiel for Independiente, while Huracán’s hopes rest on the likes of Leonardo Gil, goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez, and forward Mateo Pellegrino. The most recent clash between these sides saw Huracán triumph 1-0 in November 2024, thanks to a goal by Walter Mazzantti.

The winner will book a ticket to the final in Santiago del Estero, where Platense or San Lorenzo await. A classic Argentine showdown with history, stakes, and ambition all on the line.