Looks like both sides have a few bruises to show for their recent outings, so there’s some real chatter ahead of this clash.
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Defensa battered 0-4 by Boca
Just a few months back Defensa y Justicia were on the receiving end of a 0‑4 drubbing at the hands of Boca Juniors, a result that still haunts their fans.
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Newell fell 2-0 to Boca
Newell's Old Boys also got a taste of defeat, losing 2‑0 to Boca Juniors earlier in the year, so they’ll be keen to wipe that slate clean.
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Defensa edged by Gimnasia Mendoza
And to add to their woes, Defensa dropped a close 2‑1 game to Gimnasia Mendoza, showing they’ve been leaking a goal or two lately.
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