Talleres is at a crucial turning point as it prepares to face River Plate on Saturday at 20:30 at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium. Under the guidance of Carlos Tevez, the team is riding high after a significant away victory against Gimnasia, which boosted their confidence and improved their standing in the relegation battle.
The win in La Plata has brought Talleres to just four points clear of the relegation zone while simultaneously positioning them only a point away from playoff contention—an objective that seemed out of reach just weeks ago. This matchup, part of the 13th round of the Liga Profesional’s Torneo Clausura, will be officiated by Ariel Penel and will be broadcasted by Cadena 3.
A victory over a struggling River could temporarily place Talleres among the top eight, securing three vital points that would serve both sport and institutionally. The stakes extend beyond the pitch as the club readies for an important day of elections on Sunday. Current president Andrés Fassi aims for re-election with the “Adelante Talleres” slate, competing against Román Huespe’s “Talleres Somos Todos” and Adrián Gruppi’s “Talleres es de su Gente.”
If the team performs well in front of a supportive home crowd in a fully packed Kempes, it could elevate the spirits of fans and potentially give momentum to Fassi’s administration in the lead-up to the elections. Tevez seems to have found a winning formula, as the team has improved its performance, breaking a goal drought and demonstrating increased solidity with two wins and three draws in their last five matches. Now, facing a River side in crisis, Talleres seeks a perfect night that could bring not just sporting success but also inspire hope and confidence among its supporters.