Racing kick off in the Copa Sudamericana after Avellaneda derby blow | OneFootball

The Academy, coming off a loss to El Rojo, will look to get the continental tournament off to a strong start.

Independiente Petrolero will host Racing Club this Tuesday from 7 p.m. at the Estadio Olímpico Patria in Sucre, for the opening matchday of Group E of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana.

The team coached by Gustavo Costas will look to put the defeat in the Avellaneda derby behind them and focus on the international tournament, where they will try to repeat the title they won in 2024.

Independiente Petrolero’s current situation

The Bolivian side comes into this match hurting after a 3-0 loss to Nacional Potosí at the start of the local league, and will now try to make its home ground count, located about 2,800 meters above sea level, a factor that is often decisive.

The Sucre team will try to pull off an upset and start its continental campaign on the right foot.

Racing wants to smile again on the international stage

The Academy is going through difficult days after the loss to Independiente, but will look to turn the page quickly in a tournament where Botafogo and Caracas FC will also be their rivals in the group stage.

With hopes of being a major contender again at the continental level, Racing will try to get points away from home in a venue that is always difficult.

Probable Racing lineup

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