Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata may add an international commitment of high level during their preparation for the second half of the year. The club's management is advancing in talks to confirm a friendly match against Zenit St. Petersburg, one of the most important clubs in Russian football. The proposal contemplates that the team will travel to St. Petersburg during the first week of July to play the match at the local club's stadium, as part of the preparation for the official competitions that the team will face in the second half of the season. According to sources, the negotiations are advanced and only a few organizational and logistical aspects remain to be resolved to formalize the agreement. If no obstacles arise, the official confirmation could take place in the coming days. The possibility of facing an international rival appears as an opportunity for the technical staff to gain competitive experience, evaluate options and continue with the team's preparation before the official activity resumes. At the moment, the exact date of the match and the details of the delegation's transfer have not been confirmed. However, the progress of the negotiations generates expectation among the fans, who await the definition of a possible historic presentation of the club in Russian territory.