Here’s how the Professional League Cup draws went: Argentinos have a foot and a half in the playoffs and Barracas Central scares River, Vélez and the others

The 12th appointment of Professional League Cup It already had its first three episodes – about the enormity of 14 – and the scenario for the quarterfinals was radically changed. The fact is that there have been changes of leadership in both zones and also among those who are qualifying for the playoffs that will define the champion.

Zone A

Zone A was the one that came into action this Holy Thursday. In Gigante de Arroyito there was a strong impact: Central Barracks won 2-1 against Central rosary and not only did Miguel Ángel Russo’s team remain unbeaten at home in 32 games – the last defeat dates back to 08/22/2022 against Banfield – but they also made the leap and reached the top of the table for a while .

It’s been for a while because Juniors of Argentina He surpassed it with the heartbreaking 2-1 victory obtained, complete with a comeback and forced shirt change for Maxi Romero, over the Instituto of Alta Córdoba – where incidents occurred due to a fight between bars. Pablo Guede’s team not only achieved their first away win of the season, but remained one and a half meters away from the playoffs.

The action in this group will continue with two who will want to reach Bicho de La Paternal and overcome the surprising Barracas Central. This Friday they will play River and Huracán, in Parque Patricios. Saturday, meanwhile, will be the turn of Velez who will go to Córdoba to visit Workshopswho also needs points to continue the race.

Finally, Sunday will be the turn of Gymnastics La Plata-Riestra, Independiente-Atlético Tucumán AND Rivadavia-Banfield independent. In these three matches, the one with the best chance of qualifying is Independiente, even if they cannot afford to drop points along the way.

Zone B

In zone B, however, the activity began on Thursday and this marked it Lanus will reach Godoy Cruz at the top of the table after the heartbreaking 2-2 home draw against Santa Fe Union.

This Friday the programming of the area will continue with the clash between Defense and Justice AND Students -two who are fighting- in Florencio Varela and with the background duel in the middle Tiger AND Belgrano.

On Saturday, meanwhile, it will be the turn of two fundamental matches: Mouth receives Saint Lawrence and neither of them can afford to lose because the passage to the quarterfinals will be very compromised. And the same thing will happen shortly after with racingwho finds himself in the same situation and against whom he must measure his forces Central Cordoba in Santiago del Estero.

On Sunday, meanwhile, there will be another important meeting, since Newell’sanother who is in the conversation, visits Sarmiento de Junín. Finally, Monday Godoy Cruzthe other leader, will visit Platense knowing that a victory will guarantee the classification for Oldrá and his boys.