Independiente swept Colon aside from nowhere last time out with a 3-0 victory that they will hope to prove a catalyst for their form. Prior to that win for Independiente, they lost five of their last six league matches as the chaos surrounding their off-field setup has continued to impact matters on the field. River Plate, similarly to Boca Juniors, suffered a real shock defeat with a 2-1 home loss to Sarmiento that could well have been worse given the performance. There had been an upturn in form for River Plate prior to that defeat with three games unbeaten but the loss of some key players hasn't helped matters. 0:1