Overview

• The quarterfinal is being played today in Rosario for a place in the semifinals, with Independiente Rivadavia, Argentinos Juniors and Belgrano already qualified.
• Across 242 official matches, River leads the overall series with 111 wins to Racing’s 67, along with 64 draws.
• In elimination meetings, Racing holds the advantage with 13 wins from 20 mano‑a‑mano encounters.
• This is only their second Copa Argentina clash, after Racing advanced on penalties in the 2012 semifinal.
• Under Marcelo Gallardo, River has played 93 knockout series, winning 70 and lifting 15 trophies.