Professional League: Berti brings Arce back and outlines the team for the debut against Newell's

Independiente Rivadavia is preparing for a new challenge in the Professional League 's Clausura Tournament and is ready for its debut this Sunday against Newell's, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Bautista Gargantini Stadium. Alfredo Berti has already decided which team will take the field, with one change compared to the last official match.

The big news is the return of Álex Arce, who will be in his second spell at Lepra after an unforgettable 2023. The Paraguayan striker will be in the starting lineup , sharing the attack with another big name, Sebastián Villa . A duo that excites everyone at the Azul team due to their hierarchy and offensive potential.

Thus, the confirmed starting lineup for the tournament's opening match will be: Centurión between the posts; Cardillo, Villalba, Studer, and Gómez in defense; Amarfil, Bottari, and Ortega in midfield; while Retamar, Villa, and Arce will make up the attacking trident.

The team's strong form supports Berti's commitment . Independiente Rivadavia is coming off an outstanding first half of the year in the Apertura Tournament, where they finished sixth in the standings and reached the playoffs, only to be eliminated by Independiente de Avellaneda by the narrowest of margins (1-0) in a close match. Five new signings have been added to this solid foundation to face the second half with ambition.

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With the momentum of what they did in the Argentine Cup, where they eliminated Platense on penalties and advanced to the round of 16, and the support of their fans at the Gargantini, Lepra will look to start the Clausura with a victory, just as they did at the beginning of the year against the same rival, when they won 1-0 at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa.

The excitement is on. With a team that combines experience, confidence, and offensive power, Independiente Rivadavia aims to make a strong start from the start.