Racing Club is preparing to face Estudiantes in the Apertura play-offs, after an inconsistent season with 25 points and 7 wins in 16 games in the Liga Profesional Argentina.

What happened to Racing Club?

La Academia started the Apertura with three consecutive losses and, after recovering, fell again after their defeat in the Clásico against Independiente.

Why is it important for Racing Club?

Racing Club's presence in the play-offs is more a reflection of the mediocrity of the other teams in the league than their own merits, with only one win in their last nine games, including the Copa Sudamericana.

What comes next?

Racing Club is looking to overcome its inconsistency and advance in the play-offs, with a crucial game against Estudiantes, which has maintained a stable performance in the season, despite losing coach Sebastián Domínguez in the summer. The Liga Profesional Argentina is known for its upsets, and it would not be a shock to see Estudiantes humbled in this initial round. Racing Club is in third place in the league, with 25 points and 7 wins in 16 games, and has a deficit of 4 points with respect to leader Boca Juniors.

What is the current context?

With a goal difference of +3 and 16 goals scored in the season, Racing Club is looking to improve its performance and advance in the play-offs. Racing Club's president, Diego Milito, has heard some criticism from the fans, who attribute the responsibility for the current situation to coach Gustavo Costas. However, La Academia is still in the fight and is looking to pull off an upset in the play-offs.