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Playing at home, Racing (ARG) couldn't defeat Independiente Rivadavia (ARG)

The Flamengo fan is keeping an eye on every move of Racing (ARG), their opponent in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. This Monday (6th), the Avellaneda team, playing at home, ended in a 0-0 draw with Independiente Rivadavia (ARG), in the 11th round of the Argentine Championship.

Focusing on the squad's playing time, with an eye on the match against Flamengo, coach Gustavo Costas fielded a mixed team at El Cilindro Stadium. This is because Racing has just come off three 'tough' games in a row in three different competitions.

On September 23, Racing eliminated Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) in the Copa Libertadores. On the 28th of the same month, a derby against their biggest rival, Independiente (ARG), ended in a goalless draw in the Argentine Championship. Finally, last Thursday (2nd), they were defeated by River Plate (ARG) and eliminated from the Copa Argentina.

WHAT IS RACING'S SITUATION IN THE ARGENTINE CHAMPIONSHIP?

The mixed team of Racing struggled, even playing at home. Independiente Rivadavia hit the post six minutes into the match with Matías Fernandez. Throughout the duel, the visitors forced goalkeeper Facundo Cambeses to make great saves.

With the result, Racing now has 12 points in 11 games in Group A of the Argentine Championship. The team led by Costas is in 12th place, out of a total of 15 teams in the group. Meanwhile, Independiente Rivadavia remains in 13th in the local tournament.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND RACING FACE EACH OTHER?

In summary, the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores da América take place on the last two Wednesdays of this month. On October 22, Flamengo and Racing will face each other at Maracanã. On the other hand, the return match, at the same El Cilindro Stadium where this Monday's (6th) match took place, will see the teams fight for a spot in the final.

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