# Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata football updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gimnasia-y-esgrima-la-plata-football-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-18T20:24:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Following a heavy defeat in the Clásico Platense against Estudiantes, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata announced a revised squad for their Copa Argentina quarter-final match against Riestra. Coach Ariel Pereyra introduced several changes, including the return of youth player Jeremías Merlo and the official debut of goalkeeper Harlen Castillo.

Despite Castillo’s performance, which included a key save during a set piece, Gimnasia was unable to advance to the quarterfinals following a penalty shootout. As the club prepares for its upcoming Torneo Clausura match against Gimnasia de Mendoza, the team also faces results from other league fixtures, such as Racing’s 2-0 victory over Estudiantes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Argentine football: Racing wins derby as Gimnasia goalkeeper debuts

Racing secured a 2-0 victory over Estudiantes, while Gimnasia's new goalkeeper Castillo debuted in a Copa Argentina loss.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-football-racing-wins-derby-as-gimnasia-goalkeeper-debuts

### 2026-08-16: Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata announces squad for Copa Argentina

Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata has announced its squad for the Copa Argentina quarter-finals, featuring goalkeeper Harlen Castillo's debut following a significant loss to Estudiantes in the local derby.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gimnasia-y-esgrima-la-plata-announces-squad-for-copa-argentina

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