🔝Is Scaloni watching? Lomónaco, the centre-back who plays like a number 10
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Without a doubt, the front page of every newspaper was taken by El Rojo. They played with great personality at La Bombonera and secured their ticket to the Apertura semifinals. There, they will face Huracán with the dream of advancing and breaking the streak of 23 years without local titles.In Julio Vaccari's team there are many standout performers, but yesterday, Kevin Lomónaco was above them all. The center back put on a marking exhibition, but above all, he showed his skills with the ball at his feet.
🔥 PARA PASARLO EN TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE CENTRALES👉 Con lupa y lujo de detalle: así fue el PARTIDAZO TOTAL que jugó Kevin Lomónaco en la victoria de Independiente ante Boca para avanzar a semis en el #Apertura2025. ¿Qué opinan?▶️ ESPN Premium | Suscribite al Pack Fútbol pic.twitter.com/kQzXLlBI5I
— ESPN Argentina (@ESPNArgentina) May 20, 2025
At this time, when many names from local football are being raised as options for the Argentina National Team, the average Argentine fan is asking for Independiente's center back to be considered.
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