💪The streak Racing are aiming to end against Tigre

Racing Club, driven by the epic elimination of River Plate, is preparing for a new crucial duel. The Academy will face Tigre this Monday at the Cilindro for the quarter-finals of the Torneo Clausura. To advance to the semi-finals, Gustavo Costas' team has the additional challenge of breaking an adverse streak against the Matador.

Tigre, an unexpected nemesis

The team from Victoria has been a real headache for Racing so far this year, as they won both previous encounters:

1. February (Apertura): Racing, playing as visitors with an alternative lineup, lost 1-0 with a goal by Jabes Saralegui.

2. August (Clausura): At the Cilindro, Tigre came from behind to win 2-1. That match was especially controversial, as it led to the expulsion of Gustavo Costas, who shouted "thief, thief" at referee Darío Herrera and received a four-match suspension.

Dreaming of the semi-finals

Racing arrives at this stage with high spirits after the thrilling 3-2 victory against River in the round of 16. Meanwhile, Tigre also demonstrated their cup prowess by eliminating Lanús, the recent Copa Sudamericana champion, with a 1-0 win.

Now, Academy and Matador will face off once again in a head-to-head duel at the Cilindro, with Racing seeking not only a spot in the semi-finals but also revenge against their recent nemesis.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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