Independiente Rivadavia is becoming the revelation of Argentine and South American football with the recent victory against Fluminense. The Lepra mendocina surprised everyone after the victory at the Maracaná stadium and arrives with many expectations. With the goals of Prieto and Arce, Independiente Rivadavia dazzled and took these three valuable points in the Latin American tournament. The Mendoza team is becoming one of the big surprises of 2026, but it's not a coincidence, they've been working on it for several years. The Lepra mendocina joins a select group of teams that have managed to achieve a maracanazo, after beating a Brazilian team at the legendary stadium. Independiente Rivadavia enters the great chapters of Argentine football, just over 2 years after ascending to the first division. The Mendoza team, since its return to the top category of Argentine football, has become a giant killer and has managed to beat not only Fluminense, but also teams like Boca Juniors, River Plate, Independiente de Avellaneda, Racing and San Lorenzo. The Lepra mendocina is in its best moment, and dreams big with the possibility of staying with eternal glory or at least making a good impression and leaving a mark. The path of the Lepra has not been easy, after almost 42 years without participating in a national tournament, the Lepra mendocina achieved a promotion to the top category of Argentine football after defeating Almirante Brown 2-0 at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium. The Lepra mendocina is also one of the few Argentine teams, not from the province of Buenos Aires, to have won against Brazilian teams on foreign soil, joining Rosario Central, Belgrano de Córdoba, Cólon de Santa Fe, Newell’s Old Boys, Central de Córdoba and Talleres de Córdoba. As time goes by, the Lepra mendocina continues to demonstrate its value in Argentine and South American football. So, the question is, what's next for Independiente Rivadavia in the Copa Libertadores? But, for now, the Lepra mendocina continues to celebrate its historic victory at the Maracaná stadium. The Lepra mendocina has a good record in the Argentine league, which puts it as the best of the year and also the leader of the opening tournament. The Mendoza team has standout figures in its squad, such as Prieto and Arce, who have been key in the victory against Fluminense.