In the previous crossroads for the Argentine Cup, the numbers mark a paternity of Racing in direct elimination duels, both locally and internationally.
Thursday’s crossing between River and Racing by the quarterfinals of the Argentine Cup He revived the debate on one of the least known “paternities” of Argentine football. Although the “millionaire” dominates widely in the league history, in direct elimination duels by national glasses, the “Academy” takes an advantage that excites its fans.
From 18:00, those led by Marcelo Gallardo will be measured before the commanded by Gustavo Costas in it Giant Stadium by Arroyito of Rosary For a place in the semifinals, where they already await Independent Rivadavia de Mendoza, Argentinos Juniors and Belgrano de Córdoba.
Throughout history They faced 15 times In national and international glasses, with 6 victories for Racing, 5 for River and four draws.
Meanwhile, by Argentine Cup They faced for the first and only time within the framework of the semifinals of the resumption of the tournament, in 2012. There, the cast of Avellaneda achieved the pass to the final, an instance in which he fell defeated before Boca 2-1, on August 8, 2012.
The most remembered hand in hand
- Argentina Cup 2012: The background most remembered by Racing fans. In semifinals, the team led by Luis Zubeldía eliminated the river of Matías Almeyda who was in the first National B, with Sebastián Saja as a great figure.
- [1945BritishCup: In a quarterfinals, the “academy” won by 3 to 2.
- Centenary Cup 1993: In the second round, Racing won again for 1 to 0.
The last antecedent, win of River in a final
Despite the advantage of Racing In the general history of Cups, the last confrontation was a painful win in favor of River In the Argentine Super Cup 2019 (played in 2021), The team of Marcelo Gallardo crushed to Juan Antonio Pizzi by 5 to 0 In Santiago del Estero, with goals from Rafael Santos Borré, Julián Álvarez, Nicolás de la Cruz, Leonel Miranda (against) and Matías Suárez.
International Cups: Racing Paternity
At the international level, the “academy” also takes advantage in hand in hand, although the general history of parties is more even.
- Copa Libertadores 1967: In the semifinal phase (which was played in group format), Racing and River tied 0-0 in the monumental and then the “academy” won by 3 to 1 In the cylinder, a key result to advance to the final and consecrate champion of America for the first time.
- Supercopa 1988: In semifinals, Racing eliminated River in a historical series. Won 2-1 In the first leg in Avellaneda and tied 1-1 In the Monumental with an agonizing goal by Néstor Fabbri, and then being champion.
- Copa Libertadores 1997: In the round of 16, they crossed again. After a vibrant 3-3 In the first leg, they defined by penalties in the Monumental and Racing won 5-3, with a great performance by goalkeeper Nacho González.
- South American Cup 2002: In the round of 16, Racing won 1-0 The first leg and the return was draw 0-0giving the pass to the “Academy.”
- Copa Libertadores 2018: It was the only time River was able to eliminate Racing in an international hand. After a 0-0 In Avellaneda, Gallardo’s team won with a blunt 3-0 In the Monumental.
Source: Ambito
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