Summary of the Postponed Match
The first leg of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 between River Plate and Independiente Santa Fe was scheduled to take place in Bogotá on Wednesday. However, due to an earthquake that struck the western part of Colombia, the match was suspended.
Rescheduling of the Match
CONMEBOL has rescheduled the matches for August 19 and 26. The first leg will now be played at the Campín in Bogotá, while the return leg is set to take place in Buenos Aires at the Monumental.
Independiente Santa Fe: A Team with Experience
The team led by Pablo Repetto features players like Hugo Rodallega and Nahuel Bustos. They aim to make significant progress in the Copa Sudamericana after winning their first match in the Primera División this season.
River Plate's Sports Crisis
River Plate is currently experiencing a sports crisis, having lost five consecutive matches and finishing last in Group B of the Clausura tournament. The future of coach Eduardo Coudet remains uncertain, but Thiago Almada, recently signed for a record-breaking fee, could make his debut in this series.
History Between Both Teams
River Plate and Independiente Santa Fe faced each other in the Copa Libertadores 2021, with River winning both matches. The last encounter was a 2-1 victory for River in Buenos Aires, with goals from Fabricio Angileri and Julián Álvarez.
Proximity to Boca Juniors
The winner of this match will face either Vasco Da Gama vs. Olimpia de Paraguay in the quarter-finals. Should River advance, they could potentially meet Boca Juniors in the semi-finals.
