Lucas Blondel suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee in the 2-1 win over San Lorenzo. Edinson Cavani felt muscle discomfort and did not come out to play in the complement.
Marcos Rojo was replaced by Nicolás Valentini due to trauma to his left ankle. Diego Martínez took the risk of putting the starters in the classic against San Lorenzo days before the Copa Sudamericana debut against Nacional de Potosí in Bolivia.