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Platense reach Copa Argentina final with seven long-serving players
Platense have reached the Copa Argentina final after beating Atlético Tucumán, with Guido Mainero scoring the decisive penalty.
Mainero and goalkeeper Juan Pablo Cozzani were among seven long-serving players highlighted for their part in the club’s progress.
Platense returned to Argentina’s top division in 2021 after more than 20 years away, initially hoping simply to stay there.
The club went on to win the Apertura 2025 title and compete in the Copa Libertadores.
Ignacio Vázquez, the group’s only player from Platense’s 2023 Copa de la Liga final, is now captain and will play in his fourth final for the club.
The seven are seeking another title as Platense prepare for the Copa Argentina final.
Platense reached the Copa Argentina final, with seven long-serving players part of the achievement.
Guido Mainero scored the decisive penalty against Atlético Tucumán to seal qualification.
Goalkeeper Juan Pablo Cozzani also played a key role in the decisive match in Salta.
Ignacio Vázquez, Tomás Silva, Ignacio Saborido, Franco Zapiola and Augusto Lotti complete the group.
The players have shared earlier milestones in Platense’s rise since its return to Argentina’s top division in 2021.
- Who
- Platense, with seven long-serving players including Guido Mainero and Juan Pablo Cozzani.
- What
- The team reached the Copa Argentina final by defeating Atlético Tucumán.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The decisive match was in Salta.
- Why
- Mainero scored the penalty that sealed Platense’s qualification.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Platense returned to Argentina’s top division after more than two decades away.
Platense lost the Copa de la Liga final to Central, in a match that Ignacio Vázquez also played.
Platense won the Apertura.
Platense defeated Atlético Tucumán in Salta, with Mainero scoring the decisive penalty to reach the final.
- Players in the group
- 7
- Decisive penalty
- Guido Mainero
- Goalkeeper
- Juan Pablo Cozzani
- Other players
- Ignacio Vázquez, Tomás Silva, Ignacio Saborido, Franco Zapiola and Augusto Lotti
- Match location
- Salta
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