San Lorenzo de Almagro face Deportivo Riestra this Sunday, October 11th, with an urgent need to react after two consecutive defeats. The Clausura matchday 12 fixture will be played at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain starting at 14:45 local time.
The team from Boedo arrives on the back of a heavy 3-0 loss to Defensa y Justicia on October 3rd. That result left El Ciclón in 12th place in the standings, with 11 points from 11 games. Their recent form is a concern, with just one win in their last five outings.
Deportivo Riestra, their next opponent, sits in 11th place and comes off a 1-1 draw with Central Córdoba de Santiago. Recent history favors San Lorenzo, though the last meeting between the two, on July 17th, ended in a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the coaching staff is considering changes after the last starting XI used a 3-4-1-2 formation with Devecchi; Arboleda, Corujo and Córdoba in defense; Tripichio, Cardillo, Perruzzi and de Ritis in midfield; and Farías, Cuello and Auzmendi up front. The squad is looking to regain defensive solidity after conceding 11 goals so far this season.
A win is vital for San Lorenzo, who want to climb closer to the top spots and leave behind an inconsistent start. The match against Riestra represents a key opportunity to get back on track before the next international break.
