# Copa Argentina round-of-16 preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copa-argentina-round-of-16-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-24T06:34:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Argentine football clubs Estudiantes and Instituto are preparing for their respective round-of-16 matches in the Copa Argentina.

Estudiantes, under manager Alexander Medina, has resumed training at the Country Club to address errors and physical fatigue following a defeat against Sarmiento. The team is preparing for a fixture against Barracas Central.

Instituto, managed by Diego Flores, is preparing for a match against Platense at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa. The squad faces defensive adjustments following a red card to Fernando Alarcón, though Lucas Sanseviero remains available for selection despite a local league suspension.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Copa Argentina: Estudiantes and Instituto prepare for round-of-16

Estudiantes and Instituto prepare for their respective Copa Argentina round-of-16 matches against Barracas Central and Platense.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-argentina-estudiantes-and-instituto-prepare-for-round-of-16

### 2026-08-08: Copa Libertadores 2026 enters round of 16 with key matchups

The Copa Libertadores 2026 enters the round of 16, featuring matchups like Estudiantes vs. Universidad Católica, while Tigre's win over River Plate sparks debate over manager Eduardo Coudet's future.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ignacio-russo-scores-against-godfather-eduardo-coudet

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