Match report
Racing Club 0–0 Independiente: A Tactical Draw in Liga Profesional Argentina
Racing Club
0–0
FT
Independiente
Sep 28, 2025
Racing Club and Independiente played out a goalless draw in their Liga Profesional Argentina clash, showcasing defensive solidity and tactical discipline. Despite numerous chances, neither side could break the deadlock.
Key Facts
- • Racing Club and Independiente ended the match 0-0.
- • Racing Club's A. Martínez and B. Zuculini both received yellow cards in the first half.
- • Independiente made two substitutions in the second half, bringing on M. Abaldo and F. Loyola.
- • Racing Club's Ignacio Rodríguez was shown a yellow card for arguing with the referee.
Lineups
Racing Club
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 25 F. Cambeses (G)
- 15 G. N. Martirena Torres (D)
- 18 F. Pardo (D)
- 23 N. Colombo (D)
- 27 G. Rojas (D)
- 36 B. Zuculini (M)
- 13 S. Sosa (M)
- 32 A. E. Almendra (M)
- 7 D. Vergara (F)
- 9 Adrian Martinez (F)
- 17 T. Conechny (F)
Substitutes
- 21 G. Arias
- 34 F. Mura
- 3 M. Di Cesare
- 2 A. Garcia
- 35 S. Quiros
- 16 M. Barrios
- 8 A. Forneris
- 19 I. Rodriguez
- 26 R. Sanchez
- 77 A. Balboa
- 22 E. Torres
- 24 A. Fernandez
Independiente
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 R. Rey (G)
- 4 F. Vera (D)
- 26 K. Lomonaco (D)
- 6 N. Freire (D)
- 22 F. Zabala (D)
- 5 F. Loyola (M)
- 20 Rodrigo Fernandez (M)
- 7 S. Montiel (M)
- 10 L. Cabral (M)
- 19 M. Abaldo (M)
- 25 I. Pussetto (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Blazquez
- 3 M. Valenzuela
- 29 L. Godoy
- 31 G. Bordon
- 32 F. Paredes
- 8 P. Galdames
- 11 F. Mancuello
- 23 I. Marcone
- 9 G. Avalos
- 17 W. Mazzantti
- 27 D. Tarzia
- 28 E. Taborda
Timeline
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28' Racing Club Card · Yellow CardA. Martínez
Foul
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34' Racing Club Card · Yellow CardB. Zuculini
Foul
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46' Racing Club subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Almendra · On: Ignacio Rodríguez
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64' Racing Club subst · Substitution 2Off: Gastón Martirena · On: F. Mura
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64' Racing Club subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Rojas · On: M. Barrios
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64' Racing Club subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Vergara · On: Adrián Balboa
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65' Racing Club subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Zuculini · On: M. Di Cesare
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73' Independiente subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Abaldo · On: Walter Mazzantti
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76' Racing Club Card · Yellow CardTomás Conechny
Foul
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81' Independiente subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Loyola · On: P. Galdames
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81' Independiente subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Pussetto · On: G. Avalos
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82' Racing Club Card · Yellow CardIgnacio Rodríguez
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Racing Club | Independiente |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 67% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 334 | 253 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| xG | 0.55 | 0.94 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 225 | 158 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Racing Club's early yellow cards to A. Martínez and B. Zuculini at 28' and 34' respectively shifted the momentum slightly in favor of Independiente.
- ▸ The introduction of substitutes like Ignacio Rodríguez and B. Zuculini for Racing Club, and M. Abaldo and F. Loyola for Independiente, helped maintain the defensive balance and contributed to the goalless draw.