Overview

• After a 0-0 in Mendoza’s Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, River beat Unión 4-3 in the shootout to reach the last eight.
• Franco Armani stopped penalties from Lucas Gamba and Valentín Fascendini, securing progression for Marcelo Gallardo’s side.
• River’s conversions came from Juan Fernando Quintero, Miguel Borja, Facundo Colidio and Gonzalo Montiel, with Lucas Martínez Quarta missing over the bar.
• Racing awaits in the quarterfinals in a bracket that awards the champion a Copa Libertadores berth, with dates and venue to be confirmed.
• Copa Argentina’s lack of VAR stood out during an uncalled hold on Gonzalo Montiel, and post-match Gallardo noted the team is juggling Clausura and Libertadores commitments.