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Independiente took the lead in the 30th minute of the first half with a goal by Leandro Fernández, although four minutes later they were reduced to ten men after the expulsion of Rodrigo Moreira due to two yellow cards.

Goal by Independiente Leandro Fernández. (Video: YouTube/Foto: AFP)

Independiente, with this victory, gained valuable motivation as they will play the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals against Libertad on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Racing Club cannot find consistency. The blue team defeated Boca Juniors, drew against Talleres de Córdoba, and lost to Atlético Tucumán.

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Racing's academy comes in motivated after defeating and ending Boca Juniors' unbeaten streak in the previous round of the Argentine championship.

On the other hand, Independiente wants to bounce back after losing to Libertad from Paraguay 1-0 in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals midweek.

Independiente's coach Ariel Holan will prioritize the Copa Sudamericana second leg match, so he will field an alternative lineup against Racing.

Racing's coach, Diego Cocca, seems like he still won't be able to count on forward Lizandro López due to flu symptoms. The player who would replace him would be forward Enrique Trivero, who started as a striker last Sunday against Boca.

For this match, the home team, Racing, comes in with 12 points and in 16th position, while Independiente comes in with 15 points and in 9th position.