A quiet week for Lepers Abroad due to the international break but two former Newell’s players did face off as managers in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.
Latest Newell’s Old Boys News
Lanús 2-4 Newell’s: Kudelka finds a winning formula as La Lepra put four past Lanús
The manager’s changes paid dividends as Newell’s overcame a flat Lanús side. Maxi Rodríguez was on the scoresheet on the 21st anniversary of his debut.
Kudelka plays down importance of tournament ahead of Lanús game
Match Preview: Newell’s Old Boys are missing two key players ahead of Saturday’s visit to group rivals Lanús.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 9 November 2020
Messi comes off the bench to drive Barcelona win, Martínez called up to Argentina, Valenzuela assists in the MLS and Escobar loses the plot.
Newell’s 0-2 Boca Juniors: Possession counts for little against clinical Bosteros
Newell’s lacked the golden touch against Boca and paid the ultimate price despite dominating possession.
Guanini fired into the spotlight for Boca challenge
Match Preview: Newell’s Old Boys face a defensive conundrum ahead of Sunday’s visit of Boca Juniors to the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
Newell’s Old Boys launch new alternative 4th shirt
It will be worn for the first time on Sunday 8 November for the home game against Boca Juniors.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 2 November 2020
Banega scores the winner in Saudi, Guzmán reaches 300 games for Tigres and El Polaco scores his 9th of the season in Ecuador.
Talleres 3-1 Newell’s: 10-man Newell’s are overwhelmed in Córdoba
Frank Kudelka’s Newell’s Old Boys suffered defeat away to Talleres in the opening match of the new Copa Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
Kudelka on familiar territory as Argentine football returns
Match Preview: Newell’s finally get back to competitive action on Friday 30 October with an opening day trip to Córdoba to face Talleres.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 26 October 2020
Bielsa’s Leeds go to 5th, Martínez scores in 13-0 win for Ajax, Forestieri assists in Serie A and Ponce is Man of the Match in Russia.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 19 October 2020
Wins for Scaloni and Berizzo in the World Cup Qualifiers, more goals for Ponce, Urruti and Figueroa and a full debut for Banega in Saudi.
Unión 0-1 Newell’s: Fontanini header wins friendly
Fabricio Fontanini’s header from a beautifully crafted Mariano Bíttolo free-kick was the difference at the Estadio 15 de Abril.
Newell’s Old Boys launch pink shirt for breast cancer awareness
The shirt went on pre-sale earlier this week in Rosario and sold out in record time. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month globally.
Manuel Capasso joins Newell’s Old Boys on a free transfer
Manuel Guanini has signed for Newell’s Old Boys from Gimnasia (LP) on loan until December 2021. The 24-year-old plays in central defence.