Independiente beat Racing 1-0. Best on the pitch was Gabriel Ávalos, rated 8.6.

1. 0'
   ⚽Kick-off
   Torneo Apertura 2026
   ARG 4-1-4-1·4-2-3-1 ARG
   Coach: Gustavo Quinteros · Gustavo CostasReferee: Leandro Rey Hilfer, Argentina📍 Libertadores de America
2. 1. First half
   2. 21'
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      S. Sosa
   3. 36'
      ARG
      VAR review
      T. Conechny
   4. 39'
      ARG
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      S. Valdez
   5. 45+5'
      ARG
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      Marcos Rojo
3. 1. Second half
   2. 58'
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      S. Montiel
   3. 58'
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      Substitution
      ▲M. Perez▼Lautaro Millán
   4. 73'
      ARG
      Substitution
      ▲D. Vergara▼T. Conechny
   5. 80'
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      Substitution
      ▲Maximiliano Gutiérrez▼Facundo Valdéz
   6. 81'
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      GOOOAL!Gabriel ÁvalosAssist: S. Montiel
   7. 83'
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      Substitution
      ▲B. Zuculini▼B. Rodriguez
   8. 83'
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      Substitution
      ▲M. Miljevic▼A. Fernandez
   9. 86'
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      Substitution
      ▲J. Fedorco▼S. Montiel
   10. 89'
       ARG
       Substitution
       ▲G. N. Martirena Torres▼A. Garcia
   11. 90+4'
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       M. Miljevic