Overview
- Kickoff is 17:30 at the Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario, with Pablo Dóvalo refereeing, Hernán Mastrángelo on VAR, and ESPN Premium carrying the broadcast.
- Central enters as the newly designated league champion by decree for topping the annual table and already holds a 2026 Copa Libertadores berth.
- Estudiantes reached the playoffs after finishing eighth in Group A and has not secured qualification for any international tournament next year.
- Eduardo Domínguez’s side will be without Guido Carrillo, who received a four-match suspension, and Santiago Ascacibar, who is out for accumulation of yellow cards.
- If the match is level after 90 minutes, the round-of-16 tie will be decided by extra time and, if necessary, penalties.