Argentine Liga Profesional: Talleres Host Deportivo Riestra in Crucial Clausura Clash
The Argentine Liga Profesional Clausura tournament features a key encounter as Talleres host Deportivo Riestra at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. Both teams are eager to secure an advantage in this crucial match to improve their league standing and vie for playoff qualification, despite their contrasting recent forms.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This match between Talleres and Deportivo Riestra is part of the 2025 Argentine Liga Profesional Clausura tournament. The 2025 Liga Profesional season features a two-tournament format (Apertura and Clausura), with each tournament divided into two groups of 15 teams. [2, 8, 11, 20] Teams play each other once within their group, along with two inter-zone matches. [2, 8, 11, 20] The top eight teams from each group advance to the knockout stages. [2, 8, 11, 20] At the end of the season, two teams will be relegated to the Primera Nacional based on a combination of coefficient points and their overall aggregate table position. [2] Talleres had a strong 2024 season, finishing second in the Primera División. [5] Deportivo Riestra, having recently been promoted to the top flight for the first time in their history, are looking to solidify their position in the league. [33]
Recent Form
Talleres' recent form over their last five official matches stands at one win, two draws, and two losses. [41] Their recent results include a 3-0 away loss to Atlético Tucumán, a 0-0 home draw against San Martín (SJ), a 1-0 away loss to Lanús, a 0-0 home draw against Godoy Cruz, and a 2-1 away victory over Independiente. [26, 34] Deportivo Riestra, on the other hand, have a record of two wins and three losses in their last five outings. [41] Their victories include a 1-0 win against Lanús in the Copa Argentina and a penalty shootout win against Deportivo Armenio in the Apertura playoffs. However, they suffered losses against Racing Club (0-3), Defensa y Justicia (0-1), and Huracán (2-3). [25, 29]
Key Players & Injury News
For Talleres, key contributors in attack have included Depietri, Girotti, and Schott. The team is currently dealing with injuries to defender José Luis Palomino (unknown injury) and attacking midfielder Rubén Botta (muscular problems). [35] As for Deportivo Riestra, forward Gonzalo Bravo, midfielder Sebastián López, and veteran goalkeeper Carlos Morel are considered vital players. [15] On the injury front, defender Eric Tovo is expected to be sidelined until early November 2025 due to a cruciate ligament tear. [36, 40] However, some conflicting reports suggest that Deportivo Riestra currently has no players reported injured or suspended. [19]