After the match with Boca, the coach of Racing, Gustavo Costas, expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing in the 1-1 draw against Independiente. Costas pointed out that Marcelo "Maravilla" Martínez was brought down twice without any fouls being called in favor of his team. In his words, "They didn't call a single foul against us." The coach stated that it was evident what they were experiencing and that the players were not at 100% in that match.
Costas praised the effort of his players despite the circumstances, highlighting Martínez's commitment to stay on the field for the full 90 minutes. He expressed gratitude and was proud of his players' efforts, even while playing under less than ideal physical conditions. However, he harshly criticized the referee Nicolás Ramírez, whom he accused of not officiating in favor of Racing during the Avellaneda derby.
The match between Racing and Independiente ended with goals from Gastón Martiarena for the visitors and Álvaro Angulo for the locals. Costas admitted that the team could not physically hold out until the end of the match, acknowledging that Independiente effectively managed the substitutions and outperformed Racing in the final minutes. Despite the lack of victories in the last five matches of the Apertura Tournament, the coach emphasized the effort and dedication of his players in the derby. In the post-match press conference, he highlighted the good performance in the first half, lamenting the lack of finishing in that stage of the match.
