Following their recent victory in the Copa Argentina, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Vélez's coach, analyzed the team's current situation and their preparation for the Torneo Apertura playoffs. "El Mellizo" also referred to the anticipation of knowing their Copa Argentina Round of 16 opponent, where Sarmiento or Boca Juniors could be the next challenge for El Fortín.

Vélez regained confidence with a win against Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta in the Copa Argentina, showing significant improvement in their performance. Barros Schelotto highlighted the good management of the match, ball possession, and defensive solidity that prevented the opponent from creating clear scoring chances, despite the delay in scoring the second goal.

The technical director praised the team's attitude, emphasizing their pressing, effort, and intent to play. He underscored Claudio Baeza's solid performance on his return to the starting eleven and the overall good performance, including Rodrigo Aliendro, stating that "everyone had a good game" in their respective areas.

Regarding squad news, Guillermo Barros Schelotto reported that Rodrigo Piñeiro did not join the squad due to a physical problem that will require studies in the coming days. Furthermore, he addressed Braian Romero's missed penalty, highlighting his "strength and power" despite the error, and confirmed that the forward finished with a contracture, hoping for his quick recovery for the playoffs.

With their sights set on the Torneo Apertura playoffs, Vélez aims to optimize its resources and maintain the level shown. Anticipation grows for the definition of their next opponent in the Copa Argentina, where both Boca Juniors and Sarmiento represent a potential hurdle on El Fortín's path to the final stages of the tournament.