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: L. Rey Hilfer📍 Libertadores de America
2. 1. First half
   2. 21'
      ARG
      Yellow card
      S. Sosa
   3. 36'
      ARG
      VAR review
      T. Conechny
   4. 39'
      ARG
      Yellow card
      S. Valdez
   5. 40'
      ARG
      Penalty missed
      Adrián Martínez
   6. 45+5'
      ARG
      Yellow card
      Marcos Rojo
3. 1. Second half
   2. 58'
      ARG
      Yellow card
      S. Montiel
   3. 58'
      ARG
      Substitution
      ▲M. Perez▼Lautaro Millán
   4. 73'
      ARG
      Substitution
      ▲D. Vergara▼T. Conechny
   5. 80'
      ARG
      Substitution
      ▲Maximiliano Gutiérrez▼Facundo Valdéz
   6. 81'
      ARG
      GOOOAL!Gabriel ÁvalosAssist: S. Montiel
   7. 83'
      ARG
      Substitution
      ▲Bruno Zuculini▼B. Rodriguez
   8. 83'
      ARG
      Substitution
      ▲M. Miljevic▼A. Fernandez
   9. 86'
      ARG
      Substitution
      ▲J. Fedorco▼S. Montiel
   10. 89'
       ARG
       Substitution
       ▲G. N. Martirena Torres▼A. Garcia
   11. 90+4'
       ARG
       Yellow card
       M. Miljevic