The 18th date of the Professional Football League 2024 came to an end. These were the results: Deportivo Riestra 2 – 0 Atlético Tucumán; Sarmiento 1 – 1 Gymnastics; Central Córdoba 2 – 0 Independiente Rivadavia; Lanús 0 – 2 Independent; River 1 – 1 Velez; Belgrano 0 – 1 Platense; Racing 4 – 3 Defense and Justice; Tigre 3 – 0 Boca; Union 0 – 1 Hurricane; Argentinos Juniors 3 – 0 Workshops; Students 3 – 2 Institute; Rosario Central 1 – 1 Banfield; Godoy Cruz 2 – 0 Newell’s; San Lorenzo 1 – 0 Barracas Central.
Among the most notable Velez and River they equaled in the Most Monumental. Hurricane beat Unión at the last moment. While Workshops suffered a tough defeat. So with 9 dates left, Fortín and Globo are the candidates. As an extra piece of information, Gago fell in his debut with Boca against Tigre.
The standings
The Professional League has so far only one leader: Vélez with 37 units and top favorite. Huracán is their escort number 34. While Talleres completes the podium with 31. On the other hand, Racing has 28. In addition, River has 26 and Independiente 25. While Boca and San Lorenzo have 24 and 21 points respectively.
Qualification for international cups
Reviewing the annual table, the leader in loneliness is Velez with 62 points. While Godoy Cruz y Workshops There are 55. That’s all the teams that are qualifying for the next edition of the Copa Libertadores so far. It is worth remembering that Estudiantes is the champion of the League Cup and has a place guaranteed.
It is also important to add 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 compete in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana. For now they are the following: River (53), Racing (52), Huracán (50), Boca (49), Argentinos Juniors (48) and Independiente (48).
The descents
The AFA decided that this year there will be no relegations. So starting next season there will be 30 teams in the Professional League. Regarding the format of the tournaments, two similar to the League Cup will be held: two zones of 15 clubs with the best eight qualifying for the quarterfinals.
When does date 19 start?
The 19th date of the 2024 Professional Football League will begin on Friday, October 25 with the duel between Central Tents y Students starting at 3:00 p.m. in Buenos Aires. While it will close on Monday, October 28 with the meeting between Hurricane y Central Cordoba from 9:00 p.m. in Parque Patricios.