🚨 Independiente's starting XI confirmed for Copa Argentina
Independiente faces Gimnasia de Mendoza at the Estadio Juan Gilberto Funes in San Luis for the round of 32 of this domestic competition.
Independiente presents itself this Sunday in the round of 32 of the Copa Argentina against Gimnasia de Mendoza at the Estadio Juan Gilberto Funes in San Luis, where it will seek a victory that will allow it to advance in this local tournament, where Belgrano de Córdoba awaits the winner.
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Independiente returns to compete officially after a month of inactivity, after falling in the semifinals of the 2025 Apertura Tournament against Huracán on penalties, and will begin a semester where it will also fight for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana.
Independiente's starting lineup
Julio Vaccari puts the best he has at his disposal in this vital commitment for his aspirations, with Álvaro Angulo and Felipe Loyola as starters.
Gimnasia de Mendoza, meanwhile, faces the challenge of facing a big team from the First Division after having eliminated Nueva Chicago in the previous round. In its last match, it comes from a 1-1 draw against Talleres de Remedios de Escalada in Zone B of the First National.
Gimnasia (M) starting lineup
Coach Ezequiel Medrán seeks to stretch his positive streak – six unbeaten games – and advance to the round of 16 with this formation.
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