After another chaotic week, San Lorenzo relies solely on the epic performance of Russo's team to face Argentinos Juniors.

The entire San Lorenzo team seems to be hanging on for dear life in the Apertura Tournament. Against all odds, not only due to a short roster but, more importantly, due to a grueling daily routine caused by constant management scandals and the economic crisis, Ciclón reached the quarterfinals and, after another chaotic week that included a players' strike due to lack of pay, will go all out against the surprising Argentinos Juniors at La Paternal, starting at 7 p.m., with Facundo Tello officiating. The winner will go to the winner of the tie between River Plate and La Plata .

The professional squad has been fully focused since Friday on training for this key match. However, the day before, they had resorted to the drastic measure of not training to express the unfulfilled promises of the management. A salary debt dating back to February, plus bonuses, is what the players, coached by Russo, were demanding—and continue to demand—who support his players even though internally he is deeply unhappy with the conditions under which he must face his job.

While some money has appeared thanks to an advance from the Boedo club's main sponsors, not all of the debt has been paid off yet . Still, with captain Iker Muniain at the helm, the group has committed to seeking a spot in the semifinals after defeating Tigre last week. To do so, San Lorenzo must now overcome a relentless Argentinos Juniors team at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, which finished first in Group A and defeated Instituto in the round of 16.

Two teams with different characteristics and styles collide . On the one hand, El Bicho knew how to build a collective identity, above individualism. The touches and the combined game shine in this artisanal Argentinos, which built a team of good football by promoting youngsters, something difficult to achieve simultaneously. On the other hand, Miguelo's Ciclón is more hardworking and dedicated. Heart makes up for the footballing shortcomings, although it counts on Muniain's fine foot to develop the team.

For the home side, Alan Rodríguez is fit and is expected to return to the starting lineup in place of Emiliano Viveros. El Bicho is looking to extend its good run against San Lorenzo: it has only lost one of its last six matches.

For Boedo, Nicolás Tripichio will be present despite a wrist injury. Elian Irala, who was sent off against Tigre, will miss the match. Youngster Ignacio Perruzzi is expected to play in his place.