Overview
- Independiente beat Everton of Chile 5-3 in the Serie Río de la Plata at Parque Viera, with goals from Walter Mazzantti, Luciano Cabral, Gabriel Ávalos, Lautaro Millán and Ignacio Pussetto.
- The win capped a two-match day in Uruguay that began with a 2-1 closed-door victory over Peñarol at the Campeón del Siglo.
- New signing Ignacio Malcorra impressed on debut, scoring against Peñarol in the morning and delivering two assists in the Everton match at night.
- Media outlets report a formal Pisa bid for 70% of Loyola’s rights, with figures varying between €7 million gross plus an option on the remaining 30% and €6 million net.
- As negotiations continue, Independiente held Loyola out of both friendlies as a precaution, and the club has also opened talks with right back Renzo Saravia about a potential signing.