Independiente Rivadavia vs Fluminense
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
A. Rojas
2026
Penalty Shootout
4 - 5 #1
#1
#2
#2
#3
#4
#4
#5
Match Events
12'
Hercules(Handling)
25'
S. Studer(Tripping)
38'
A. Canobbio(Tripping)
53'
L. Bucca(Tripping)
60'
Hulk(Roughing)
60'
Y. Soteldo(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
64'
A. Arce(Tripping)
75'
82'
82'
87'
90+4'
R. Castillo(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+7'
90+8'
12'
Hercules(Handling)
(Tripping)S. Studer
25'
38'
A. Canobbio(Tripping)
(Tripping)L. Bucca
53'
60'
Hulk(Roughing)
60'
Y. Soteldo(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
(Tripping)A. Arce
64'
75'
82'
82'
87'
90+4'
R. Castillo(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+7'
90+8'
Statistics
48%Possession52%
13Shots10
3Shots on Target4
7Corners4
18Fouls11
1Offsides1
3Yellow Cards6
0Red Cards1
345Passes417
3Saves2
Match Preview
This Round of 16 tie is delicately balanced: Independiente Rivadavia and Fluminense played out a goalless draw at the Maracanã, so the second leg in Mendoza decides who advances to face Platense or Coquimbo Unido. A draw alone would be enough to send the Argentines through.
Rivadavia are enjoying the best season in their history, having won the 2025 Copa Argentina and topped their Libertadores group unbeaten at home, despite a 2-0 league loss to Belgrano last time out. Fluminense are inconsistent domestically but arrive full of confidence after beating league leaders Palmeiras 3-2.
Alex Arce leads the Rivadavia attack with seven goals in his last five home games, and Jose Florentin returns from suspension. Fluminense counter with Germán Cano and Hulk, though John Kennedy is out for the season after knee surgery.
Expect the hosts' home strength and unbeaten record against their Brazilian rivals to edge a tight affair. Our prediction: 1-0
Head to Head
1
Independiente Rivadavia wins
3
Draws
0
Fluminense wins
Goals: 4 - 3
