The 12th date of the Professional Football League 2024 came to an end. These were the results: Independent Rivadavia 2 – 0 Platense; Deportivo Riestra 2 – 1 Sarmiento; Argentinos Juniors 0 – 0 Hurricane; Institute 4 – 1 Defense and Justice; Tigre 5 – 1 Union; Lanus 1 – 1 Godoy Cruz; San Lorenzo 2 – 0 Workshops; Racing 0 – 0 Independent; River 0 – 0 Newell’s; Barracas Central 0 – 5 Velez; Central Cordoba 0 – 0 Banfield; Belgrano 0 – 1 Gymnastics; Rosario Central 1 – 0 Atletico Tucuman; Students 1 – 1 Boca.
Among the highlights, several users on the networks consider that the best match of the date was Tigre’s thrashing of Unión. They also highlight the resounding victories of Institute y Velez. While the Avellaneda classic ended in a goalless draw.
The standings
The Professional League currently has two leaders: Huracán and Vélez, both with 24 points. Although Globo is the only undefeated team left, Unión and Atlético Tucumán also have 22 points. On the other hand, Racing has 21 and Boca has 18. River has 17. While Independiente and San Lorenzo have 15 and 10 points respectively.
Qualification for international cups
Looking at the annual table, the sole leader is Vélez with 49 points. While Racing and Godoy Cruz have 45. These are the teams that are currently qualifying for the next edition of the Copa Libertadores. It is worth remembering that Students is the champion of the League Cup and has a guaranteed place.
It is also important to remember that the champions of the Professional League and the Argentine Cup will also play in the international competition. While the clubs that finish from 5th to 10th place will play in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana. For now, they are the following: River (44), Talleres (44), Boca (43), Union (42), Hurricane (40) and Lanus (40).
The descents
This season there will be only two relegations. One will be the last in the annual table that so far is Central Cordoba with 17 points through 3 wins, 8 draws and no less than 15 losses. Right above is Tigre with 18 units. While the worst average will also lose the category, whose owner for now is Independent Rivadavia.
When does date 13 start?
The 13th date of the Professional Football League will begin on Friday, August 30 with the clash between Sarmiento and Lanus starting at 7:00 p.m. in Junín. While it will close on Monday, September 2 with the commitment between Godoy Cruz and Central Cordoba from 7:00 p.m. in Mendoza.