Today the 18th date of the Professional Football League 2024. The opening meeting will be this afternoon between Deportivo Riestra y Atlético Tucumán starting at 3:00 p.m. in Buenos Aires. While it will close on Sunday the 20th with the commitment between San Lorenzo y Central Tents from 7:30 p.m. at the Nuevo Gasómetro. On the other hand, there will be two duels that can be followed on Open TV.
The matches that will be seen on Open TV
Friday October 18. Sarmiento vs. Lanús: from 5:00 p.m. ESPN Premium, ESPN or Public TV.
Sunday October 20. Godoy Cruz vs. Newell’s: from 9:30 p.m. ESPN Premium and ESPN.
The rest of the date
Friday October 18
Deportivo Riestra vs. Atlético Tucumán: starting at 3:00 p.m. TNT Sports.
Central Córdoba vs. Independiente Rivadavia: starting at 6:45 p.m. TNT Sports.
Lanus vs. Independent: from 7:15 p.m. ESPN Premium.
River vs. Vélez: from 9:00 p.m. TNT Sports.
Saturday October 19
Belgrano vs. Platense: from 5:00 p.m. ESPN Premium.
Racing vs. Defense and Justice: from 17.00 hrs. TNT Sports.
Tiger vs. Mouth: from 7:15 p.m. ESPN Premium.
Union vs. Hurricane: from 9:15 p.m. TNT Sports.
Sunday October 20
Argentines vs. Workshops: starting at 3:00 p.m. ESPN Premium.
Students vs. Institute: starting at 5:15 p.m. TNT Sports.
Rosario Central vs. Banfield: from 5:15 p.m. ESPN Premium.
St. Lawrence vs. Central Shacks: from 21.30 hrs. TNT Sports.
The descents
After multiple twists and turns, what was an open secret was confirmed. In the assembly held on the Ezeiza property, two things were approved. To begin with, Chiqui Tapia was re-elected as President of the AFA until 2028. It is worth remembering that he has held the position since 2017.
But the most important thing is that the new format of the First Division tournament was approved: two tournaments of 30 teams in 2025. Therefore this year there will be no relegations. Analyzing the opinion of users on the networks, the vast majority are sharing negative reactions.