Overview

• Club president Néstor Grindetti announced the submission at a press conference at the Estadio Libertadores de América.
• Grindetti argued the unrest began in the visiting section and said Independiente met all security requirements for a high-risk event.
• The filing claims the visiting stand was vandalized in a premeditated plan to cause chaos, which led to the match being called off.
• Independiente condemned home supporters who invaded the away sector as delinquents and vowed to expel them as members while cooperating with judicial authorities.
• With alegatos due today, CONMEBOL is set to decide soon, and the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled to resume on September 16 with Alianza Lima awaiting its quarterfinal opponent.