Overview

• Independiente hosted Banfield for Fecha 8 of the Torneo Clausura at the Libertadores de América, reopening the ground for domestic play.
• The match operated under an expanded police deployment, with Andrés Gariano as referee and TNT Sports Premium on the broadcast.
• Supporters loudly targeted CONMEBOL, the AFA, Claudio Tapia and the club’s leadership with chants calling for leaders to leave.
• Following the August clashes versus Universidad de Chile, CONMEBOL eliminated Independiente from the Copa Sudamericana and sanctioned the club and stadium.
• Aprevide kept the Pavoni stands closed for two home dates and barred large flags, instruments and related elements until further notice.