Overview

• The Copa Argentina organization confirmed River Plate vs. Racing Club for Thursday, October 2, with venue and kickoff time to be announced.
• Marcelo Gallardo will rest River’s starters and use an alternate, youth‑heavy XI at Atlético Tucumán to protect legs for the Libertadores return in Brazil.
• Prospects Juan Cruz Meza and Bautista Dadín are among the likely starters after brief reserve duty, with other academy names also in contention.
• River will be without Sebastián Driussi for at least three weeks due to a muscle tear, a setback that affects short‑term selection for Palmeiras as well.
• Racing beat Huracán 2-0 with goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses as standout, while elsewhere Andrés Martín eyes a return to El Arcángel with Racing de Santander and Universitario plans a strong XI at UTC as Álex Valera targets three points.