Overview

• Racing confirmed Torres sustained a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and said he will undergo surgery in the coming days.
• Media reports estimate a recovery of roughly seven to nine months, which ends his participation this season.
• CONMEBOL regulations would permit Racing to register an injury replacement for its Libertadores squad if the club chooses.
• Defender Franco Pardo also exited the match with a suspected muscle issue that has not been officially detailed by the club.
• Torres arrived from Aldosivi in the last transfer window and has nine appearances; the semifinal first leg is set for October 22 in Rio de Janeiro with the return a week later in Buenos Aires.