Overview
- The quarterfinal will kick off at 18:00 at Rosario Central’s Gigante de Arroyito with television coverage on TyC Sports.
- The winner will meet Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza in the semifinals.
- River shifted focus after a 5–2 aggregate defeat to Palmeiras in the Libertadores quarterfinals.
- Gallardo’s side sits second in Clausura Zone B with 18 points and leads the Tabla Anual with 49.
- Racing arrives on a strong run after eliminating Vélez 1–0 in both legs to reach the Libertadores semifinals.