Preview: Olimpico vs. Platense in Liga A Showdown

VICENTE LOPEZ, Argentina (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum in the second half of the Argentinian Liga A season will meet when Platense hosts Olimpico on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez.

Both clubs enter the matchup with identical 9-13 records across all competitions, making this a critical game for positioning in the league table.

Olimpico arrives following a dramatic 97-94 overtime victory against Gimnasia Indalo on Feb. 10. Guard Santiago Douthat was instrumental in that win, posting 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists in 26 minutes. His recent form, including a 26-point performance, makes him a key player to watch for the visitors.

Platense last played on Feb. 1, securing an 87-74 win over Obras Sanitarias. Forward Sebastian Morales paced a balanced attack with 11 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Morales has been a consistent contributor, averaging 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over his last three games.

The teams last met on Dec. 19, 2025, with Olimpico earning a 94-88 home victory. Olimpico’s recent results have been uneven, alternating wins and losses over their past five games. Platense has shown resilience, with two of its last three games decided by a single point, including an overtime win on Jan. 22.

The matchup features two evenly matched squads looking to break free from the .500 threshold. Olimpico will rely on Douthat’s playmaking, while Platense will count on Morales’ all-around game and home-court advantage to level the season series.

Following this game, Olimpico will visit Boca Juniors on Monday, Feb. 16. Platense’s next contest is at home against Argentino de Junin on Tuesday, Feb. 17.