League-position context
Platense rank7th
Independiente rank3rd
Platense points33
Independiente points36
Platense: #7 ยท 33 pts ยท GD +5
4 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Independiente: #3 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +13
1 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 22 pts clear of the relegation zone.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.