Watch Racing vs. Tigre Live: Clausura Tournament Schedule and Lineups

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Watch Racing vs. Tigre Live: Clausura Tournament Schedule and Lineups

The highly anticipated clash between Racing Club and Tigre in the Torneo Clausura’s quarter-finals took place on December 1, 2025. This match at the Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón marked a decisive moment, determining who would advance to the semi-finals and face Boca Juniors.

Match Overview

Racing Club, under the management of Gustavo Costas, entered the match fresh off a thrilling 3-2 victory against River Plate. The team finished third in Zone A, accumulating 16 goals while conceding 13 over 16 matches during the regular phase. They aimed to leverage their home advantage to progress further in the tournament.

In opposition, Tigre, guided by head coach Diego Dabove, reached the quarter-finals after narrowly defeating Lanús 1-0. Finishing seventh in Zone A, they recorded 14 goals scored and 13 against across 16 games. Tigre was determined to upset the hosts and keep their title aspirations alive.

Starting Lineups

  • Racing Club:
    • Facundo Cambeses
    • Gastón Martirena
    • Nazareno Colombo
    • Agustín García Basso
    • Gabriel Rojas
    • Santiago Sosa
    • Juan Nardoni
    • Agustín Almendra
    • Santiago Solari
    • Adrián Martínez
    • Duván Vergara
  • Tigre:
    • Felipe Zenobio
    • Ramón Arias
    • Joaquín Laso
    • Tomás Cardona
    • Federico Álvarez
    • Jabes Saralegui
    • Gonzalo Piñeiro
    • Sebastian Medina
    • Julián López
    • David Romero
    • Ignacio Russo

Historical Context

The rivalry between Racing Club and Tigre has a rich history, with 103 encounters between the two sides. Racing has dominated this fixture, winning 55 matches compared to Tigre’s 27 victories and 21 draws.

Recent Performances

Prior to the quarter-final showdown, both teams had mixed results. Here are their last five matches:

Team Recent Matches
Racing Club
  • Racing 3 – 2 River (Nov 24, 2025)
  • Newell’s 0 – 1 Racing (Nov 16, 2025)
  • Racing 1 – 0 Defensa y Justicia (Nov 8, 2025)
  • Central Córdoba 0 – 0 Racing (Nov 3, 2025)
  • Racing 0 – 0 Flamengo (Oct 29, 2025)
Tigre
  • Lanús 0 – 1 Tigre (Nov 26, 2025)
  • Boca 2 – 0 Tigre (Nov 16, 2025)
  • Tigre 1 – 0 Estudiantes (Nov 9, 2025)
  • Belgrano 0 – 0 Tigre (Nov 3, 2025)
  • Tigre 2 – 2 Barracas Central (Oct 20, 2025)

Match Details

Kick-off was scheduled for 21:30 local time. The referee for this encounter was Andrés Merlos, assisted by Pablo Acevedo and Juan Mamani. The match was broadcast live on ESPN Premium and TNT Sports, with minute-by-minute coverage available on El-Balad.

Fans eagerly anticipated this match, seeing it as a crucial moment in the Torneo Clausura. The outcome would not only decide who advanced but also set the tone for the remainder of the tournament.