Racing start the Copa Sudamericana after Avellaneda derby blow | OneFootball

La Academia, coming off a loss to El Rojo, will look to get the continental tournament off to a good 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 try to put the defeat in the Avellaneda derby behind them and focus on the international tournament, where they will aim 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 in the opening round of the local league, and will now try to make home advantage count at their stadium, 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 begin their continental campaign on the right foot.

Racing wants to smile again on the international stage

La Academia is going through a tough spell after the loss to Independiente, but will look to turn the page quickly in a tournament where they will also face Botafogo and Caracas FC in the group stage.

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

Probable Racing lineup

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