Overview
- Racing confirmed Sosa sustained a fracture of the right superior maxillary sinus, was discharged after tests in Rio, and will be seen by a maxillofacial surgeon in Buenos Aires.
- Argentine outlets report his availability for the October 29 second leg in Avellaneda is highly doubtful.
- A club-affiliated reporter says surgery is expected and his absence could extend into 2026, a timeline the club has not officially confirmed.
- Sosa was struck by an accidental elbow from teammate Marcos Rojo during a late aerial challenge and received on-field care before evaluation at Hospital Quinta D'Or.
- Flamengo forward Pedro fractured his right forearm in the same match and is set to miss the return leg, affecting both teams’ selections after Flamengo’s 1–0 first-leg win.