Overview
- The Supercopa Argentina between Estudiantes de La Plata and Independiente Rivadavia is being played in Córdoba at Belgrano’s stadium for a delayed 2025 domestic title.
- Estudiantes’ coaching staff is expected to rotate and manage minutes to preserve key players for the upcoming Copa Libertadores final in Montevideo.
- Forward Joaquín Correa is out with a grade‑2 muscle tear and his availability for the Libertadores final is in doubt, and Alexis Castro is being monitored for a physical issue.
- Coach Alexander Medina is considering a five‑defender formation and a rotated starting eleven that could include Fernando Muslera in goal and options up front such as Guido Carrillo or Adolfo Gaich.
- Independiente Rivadavia arrives as the 2025 Copa Argentina winner with a strong Libertadores run, the match is live on ESPN Premium, TNT Sports and Disney+ Premium, and betting markets make Estudiantes the favorite.