Racing is in a deep crisis, having lost three consecutive matches in the Torneo Clausura. The team, under the management of Juan Pablo Vojvoda, has accumulated three defeats in a row (3-1 against Tigre, 2-1 against Argentinos Juniors, and 1-0 against Banfield). Racing's poor performance has relegated them from the top spots in the table for international cup qualification next year, making the Torneo Clausura their main route to the Copa Libertadores 2027. In the previous stages of the tournament, Racing defeated San Martín de Formosa 1-0 and thrashed Defensa y Justicia 4-1.
Belgrano, on the other hand, is in a positive state, having won the Torneo Apertura and currently sitting second in the Torneo Clausura. Under the guidance of Ricardo Zielinski, the team has maintained a strong start to the Clausura, with 10 points from the last nine matches. To reach the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina, Belgrano defeated Atlético Rafaela 3-0 and then won against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
The match between Racing and Belgrano will be broadcast live on TyC Sports and TyC Sports Play, and will be refereed by Sebastián Zunino.