Overview
- Friday's match at the Bautista Gargantini saw Arce score a goal that brought him to 12 in 19 matches since his return from the 2026 World Cup.
- During the second half he suffered a heavy head-to-head collision, remained in the game but left the pitch upset and in tears after the final whistle.
- The club medical staff evaluated him at the stadium and then transferred him to a clinic for precautionary tests.
- Hours later Independiente Rivadavia published a photo of Arce giving a thumbs-up with the message “Hay goleador para rato” and reported that exams showed no serious injury.
- Arce's form and history as the club's promotion top scorer and a former Liga de Quito standout underline his importance, while transfer rumors that followed his emotional exit remain unconfirmed by the club.