The calculator for zone A of the Professional League Cup: the matches that will define the four qualifiers for the quarter-finals

This Monday 15 April, after ten in the evening, the four qualifiers of Zone A will be played for the quarter-finals of the Professional League Cup. The attraction will focus on four matches, in four cities, in four stadiums. In the city of Buenos Aires, in Diego Maradona of Argentinos; in Avellaneda, in Libertadores-Ricardo Bochini of Independiente; in Córdoba, at the Instituto Juan Domingo Perón de; and in Mendoza, at Feliciano Gambarte in Independiente Rivadavia. Four places for six candidates. Who will enter and who will stay out?

The leaders of the area are Juniors of Argentina AND Central Barracks with 25 points. A draw qualifies both. Even those who win. Now, what happens to the loser. He must suffer a catastrophic defeat. In case of Insect, loses something like 8 to 0, something never seen in Juan Agustín García and Boyacá. In case of Handsome, loses by 4 0 5 goals, which is possible but quite difficult considering the level of the last matches. With these results, the beneficiary would be Vélezwhich must also win in Mendoza.

The one who never won on the pitch Cordoba Institute AND River. He played 12 times, drew 4 and lost 8. Of the 12, eight were with the local team (6 draws and 2 defeats), two with Talleres (defeat and draw) and two with Racing de Córdoba (defeat and tie). The team of Martin Demichelis With a win you qualify. Can you come out with a draw? Yes, if Vélez wins in Mendoza by more than 14 goals. Almost impossible. In all professionalism, only one team has scored 13 goals in a match: banfield at the commercial port of Bahía Blanca in 1974 (13-1). A defeat would complicate their playoff aspirations, with a winner in Avellaneda and Fortín winning only 1-0 in Mendoza.

The clash between Independiente and Talleres is head to head. Whoever wins is classified. But a draw could leave them both out. AS? Simply with a draw for River and a victory for Vélez. Furthermore, the tie favors the Córdoba team because they have one point more than Rojo. That is, Carlos Tevez’s team must win to ensure qualification.

In Mendoza, Vélez works a miracle. After not having scored a goal in the last two matches and having collected only one point (0-1 against Talleres and 0-0 against Argentinos), they have to beat Independent Rivadavia and wait for the other results. If they do it overwhelmingly, it can change the entire table if the Argentines or Barracas also lose by many goals. If they win by the bare minimum, they will need a defeat to River or a draw to Avellaneda. Anything could happen. Excitement is guaranteed.

The four qualifiers will have to wait until Tuesday 16th to discover their rivals in the quarter-finals, given that four matches will also be played that day, starting at 7.30pm. The first from zone A will play with the fourth from B, the second from A with the third B, the third from A with the second from B and the fourth from A with the first from B. The four matches will be played on a neutral pitch starting next weekend and certainly on Wednesday the Professional League will announce locations, days and times.

Tuesday zone B

The definition of zone B became much clearer after Estudiantes’ victory over Boca last Friday. Godoy Cruz is already classified and there are three places for six teams.

• Students visit Lanús. The winner is ranked and the loser has to wait for the results of those below. The draw favors Pincha.
• The Defense receives Newell’s, with the same advantage. But if Rosario’s team wins, they will surpass them in points and will also have to wait for the results of the other matches.
• Boca receives Godoy Cruz and needs a win to reach the quarter-finals. The draw only works if Lanús and Defensa lose and Racing doesn’t win.
• In Córdoba, Belgrano receives Racing, which no longer depends on itself. The Academy must win and wait for the other results.

There will also be an exciting closing on Tuesday.

Possible quarter-final matches