River Plate and Racing Club Announce Date for Copa Argentina Quarterfinal Match

The Copa Argentina has announced the quarterfinal match between River Plate and Racing Club, scheduled for Thursday, October 2, as reported by TyC Sports. This match will finalize the semifinal lineup, with Independiente Rivadavia already set to play on one side and Argentinos Juniors facing Belgrano on the other.

Originally, the schedule was delayed due to the teams’ commitments in the Copa Libertadores. Racing reached this stage after defeating Riestra 3-0, while River advanced by overcoming Unión in a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw. The timing of the match was a topic of debate, with Racing favoring a FIFA break to relieve the busy schedule, whereas River opposed it, as several of their players would be selected for national duty.

Ultimately, the organizers supported River’s stance, scheduling the game for Thursday to address concerns from both clubs.

This quarterfinal holds significant importance. River is feeling the pressure after losing 2-1 to Palmeiras at home in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, while Racing comes into this match on a positive note following their 1-0 victory against Vélez away. Additionally, the recent disagreement over the transfer of Maximiliano Salas adds more intensity to this matchup, making it a key event in Argentine football.