Expectations are high from around 2025 First Division Clausura Tournament DefinitionThis is because the final regular day not only determines which teams will advance to the playoffs, but also which teams will be relegated and which will participate in international competitions.
At the beginning of the last date, Lanus beat Atlético Tucuman 3-1 They moved up to second place in Zone B and advanced to the playoffs. You can also stay in this position if Riestra couldn’t beat him. Go to Godoy Cruz in Mendoza. In case of victory Malebohe garnet It will be the third. On his side, dean He no longer has the opportunity to access the next instance and his participation in the tournament has ended.
Zone A is already boca juniors, santa fe union and Cordoba central Advancement to the round of 16 is now certain. However, the battle for the remaining places remains open, with nine teams separated by just three points, leaving room for multiple combinations in the standings.
In zone B, central rosary While guaranteeing first place, Deportivo Riestra, Ranas, Beres and st lawrence They also sealed that classification. Here, the difference between the six teams is only 3 units, thus preserving the mathematical possibility of accessing the next phase.
fight for avoid descent It looks especially intense. Aldosibijust defeated Banfield in the last minute and now have 30 points. San Martin de San JuanWith an average number of units of 28, they are a team currently in the relegation zone. This conflict will continue closely as Godoy CruzThey are at the bottom of the standings with 28 points and will face Deportivo Riestra at home in Mendoza. In that respect, workshop and Newells After their last result, they have already secured their perpetuation in the top category.
For classification into International Cup 2026they have already secured the location Libertadores Cup The following equipment: central rosary (annual table leader), boca juniors (2nd cumulatively), platens (Apertura Champion) independent rivadavia (Argentine Cup winner). On top of that, Argentinos JuniorsThird place in the annual table will access Phase 2 and Clausura Champions will complete the Classified Table.
in South American Cup 2026the teams currently occupying that spot are: river plate, Deportivo Riestra, racing, st lawrence, tiger and central barracks. There is a possibility that Ranaswho will he face in the continental final? Atlético Mineiro Becoming the champion of the international tournament to be held in Asunción on November 22nd will unlock a spot in the annual table.
Clausura Tournament 16th Schedule:
Lanus 3-1 Atlético Tucuman
17:00 Aldosibi San Martin de San Juan
17:00 Godoy Cruz – Deportivo Riestra
19:15 San Lorenzo Sarmiento de Junín
21:30 Independent – Rosario Central
17:00 Institute workshop
17:00 Veles river
20:15 Estudiantes Argentinos Juniors
20:15 Newell’s Racing
20:15 mouth tiger
20:15 Central Cordoba – Banfield
17:00 Barracas Central Huracán
17:00 belgrano union
17:00 Defense and Justice – Independiente Rivadavia
19:30 Platense Gimnasia La Plata
This is a draw for the round of 16 in the absence of a final day:
– Boca Juniors (1A) vs San Martin de San Juan* (8B)
– Velez (4B) vs. Barracas Central (5A)
– Lanus (2B) vs Argentinos Juniors (7A)
– Central Cordoba (3A) vs River Plate (6B)
– Rosario Central (1A) vs Estudiantes (8A)
– Tigre (4A) vs San Lorenzo (5B)
– Union (2A) vs Talleres (7B)
– Deportivo Riestra (3B) vs Racing (6A)
*If you are demoted, you will not be able to participate in the playoffs.
Professional league standings
About The Author
