Buenos Aires, November 15 (NA) – Independiente concluded its participation in the Torneo Clausura this Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Rosario Central, live coverage provided by the Argentine News Agency, thanks to a goal from Paraguayan striker Gabriel Ávalos. Although it did not qualify for the Torneo Clausura playoffs due to a disastrous start, in which it did not win any of its first 12 matches, the 'Rojo' has a slim chance of qualifying for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. For this to happen, a combination of results that seems very complicated, although not impossible, must occur. Additionally, Lanús must win the Copa Sudamericana, and the title in the local tournament must go to a team that finishes above Independiente in the annual table. If it qualifies for the Copa Sudamericana, Independiente can harbor hopes of competing on the international stage, as under the management of Gustavo Quinteros as head coach, it achieved very good performance in the last rounds and is excited about what may come in 2026. The 'Rojo' played in the Copa Sudamericana this year and was eliminated in the round of 16 by Universidad de Chile, after being disqualified due to the incidents that took place at the Estadio Libertadores de América – Ricardo Enrique Bochini. First, Huracán must not win against Barracas Central this Monday, in the sixteenth round of the Torneo Clausura.
