Overview
- Rosario Central had already clinched first place in Group B and a Copa Libertadores group-stage berth, so the result did not change its seeding.
- Independiente keeps a remote path to the Copa Sudamericana that depends on other results in the competition.
- Ariel Holan used a mixed lineup and left Ángel Di María and Alejo Véliz at home to manage cards and minutes before the knockout rounds.
- Ignacio Malcorra was sent off late and will be unavailable for the round of 16.
- Police detained Pablo “Bebote” Álvarez and more than 100 followers after pre-match clashes near the stadium in Avellaneda.