El Rojo could only push past a goalless outcome against Gloria at home, adding a second draw in a row and staying three points from safety if results tilt unfavorably in the coming days. The squad remains in a tight fight to avoid relegation, and every point carries weight as the season unfolds.
Independent keeps its perfect record in the Professional League Cup thanks to a standout performance by Carlos Tevez. Yet Rojo’s precarious status means that avoiding defeat isn’t enough: a 0-0 draw with Instituto on the sixth date of Zone A left them with two of the last six points and, once more, three points adrift of the relegation line as the date closed. The margin is slim, and every game compounds the pressure on a club that has shown flashes of resilience but is still pressed by the pack below.
Although Rojo collected three wins in finals against direct rivals such as Vélez, Gimnasia, and Huracán, the battle to stay up remains fiercely contested. Those nine points did not provide a comfortable cushion, as the teams just below them stayed within striking distance, creating a tight cluster of teams chasing safety with every matchday.
With the draw against Gloria, the Devil has managed to gain at least five points from Colón, a squad that would be out of danger today were it not for a looming clash with Argentinos on the next day of play. Sabalero must also contend with the fact that Banfield and Gimnasia trail by three points, narrowing the gap and maintaining the sense that the fight will run into the final rounds of the season.
The match for the 2023 Professional League Cup is listed with the full schedule, dates, and results for fans following the competition closely, including every twist and turn as teams chase potential momentum.
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INDEPENDENT – INSTITUTE, MINUTE BY MINUTE
- Minute by minute between the Red and the Glory, with play-by-play updates and key moments as they happen.
- Good evening and welcome to a fresh GOAL broadcast. Independiente faces Instituto on the sixth date of the 2023 Professional League Cup at the Libertadores de América Stadium, with supporters watching closely from home and in stadium seats alike.
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The Rojo-versus-Glory clash will be shown in Argentina on TNT Sports, available to viewers who have the Football Pack through their local cable providers.
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