Overview
- Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. in Argentina (5:15 p.m. in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia) with live coverage on ESPN and Disney Plus, and TyC Sports in some territories.
- The match will be played at the Estadio Juan Domingo Perón in Avellaneda, with Facundo Tello refereeing and Yamil Possi assigned to VAR.
- This is a single-elimination playoff that advances the winner toward the Clausura final and strengthens its route to continental qualification.
- River arrive on a slump that includes eight losses in their past 12 matches and a recent goal drought, and forward Facundo Colidio is out injured.
- Racing enter unbeaten across their last nine league outings under Gustavo Costas and will look to capitalize on home advantage.