Rosario Central concluded their Copa Libertadores group stage campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Independiente del Valle in a match played at high altitude in Ecuador. The only goal of the match was scored by Junior Sornoza from the penalty spot in the second half, leaving the Rosario team in second place in Group H. Despite having a better goal difference, Rosario Central could not secure the top spot due to the tiebreaker criteria set by Conmebol. Both teams finished with 13 points, but the results of their head-to-head matches favored the Ecuadorians. The first half was quite balanced, with Rosario Central showing defensive solidity. However, tensions rose before halftime when a scuffle occurred in the penalty area. In the second half, a penalty awarded to Independiente del Valle changed the course of the match. Despite the defeat, Rosario Central's campaign in this phase was considered acceptable, leaving a bittersweet taste among fans.