Copa Argentina: Independiente Rivadavia v Estudiantes BA opener | OneFootball

This Sunday, a new edition of the Copa Argentina begins with the match between Independiente Rivadavia, the reigning champion, and Estudiantes de Buenos Aires at the Único La Pedrera stadium in Villa Mercedes, starting at 7 PM. The winner will advance to face Tigre or Claypole.

The team from Mendoza was the first from the province to win an official title after defeating Argentinos Juniors in a penalty shootout. With this match, they will begin their title defense against the same opponent they overcame at the start of their championship campaign.

Meanwhile, Estudiantes is the team from the Ascenso with the best track record in the Copa Argentina, having reached the semifinals in the 2012-2013 and 2019 editions.

Later, at 9:15 PM, it will be Lanús's turn, the recent champion of the Copa Sudamericana, to play their first official match against Sarmiento de La Banda, a representative of the Torneo Federal. The match will be held at the Ciudad de Caseros stadium, and the winner will then face Instituto de Córdoba or Atlanta.

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