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Argentina's Torneo Apertura Nears Round of 16 as Key Matches and Drama Unfold

Independiente prepares for Atlético Tucumán clash to secure Zone B leadership, while Copa Libertadores stakes and player controversies dominate headlines.

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Talleres en su partido ante Platense. (Fotobaires).
El juvenil Valentino Acuña inicia el festejo de su gol, el primero de Newell's; los rojinegros se aferran a la ilusión
Newell's ganó y sueña (prensa NOB)

Overview

  • The rescheduled Atlético Tucumán vs. Independiente match will take place on April 30 at 21:00, broadcast live on TNT Sports, with Independiente aiming to clinch Zone B leadership.
  • Fourteen teams, including Boca Juniors, River Plate, and Racing, have secured spots in the Torneo Apertura's round of 16, with two slots still undecided.
  • Central Córdoba gears up for a critical Copa Libertadores match against Deportivo Táchira, described by player Matías Perelló as 'another final' for their campaign.
  • Boca Juniors faces backlash after a video surfaced of players Marcos Rojo and Cristian Lema partying, raising tensions ahead of their next match against Central Córdoba.
  • River Plate confirms injuries to Lucas Martínez Quarta and Sebastián Driussi, adding to their challenges in the final stretch of the Apertura and other competitions.