Hand in hand with Benedetto, Boca has gained a foothold in the fight and in the absence of nine dates begins to present itself as a candidate. (Photo AP / Gustavo Garello)
Boca trampled La Bombonera, took advantage of Gimnasia’s fall and Atlético Tucumán’s equalizer and entered the fight for the Professional League fully. There are 9 dates to go until the end of the championship, and although the ‘Dean’ continues to be the only leader, the top of the standings begins to tighten more and more.
With this win against River, the ‘Xeneize’ reached 32 points, and it was only 2 from the top. In between appear gymnastics and hurricane. From behind, Godoy Cruz, Argentinos Juniors, River, Racing and even Patronato appear. In the line of 26 units, there are five more who dream of the title. There are 27 points to be won and half of the teams in the championship are aiming for the top.
The truth is the tournament is hot, and while some don’t stand up, others don’t stop adding and are excited to fight to the end. Here is a review of the statistics, the positive and negative streaks and the commitments that remain in these last 9 dates for the teams fighting for the Professional League.
The 4 teams that can close the date as leader
Only 8 points of difference between the leader and the fourteenth team of the Professional League. In between, 12 teams also enthusiastic about the title. The truth is that today there are 4 great candidates to win the championship: Atlético Tucumán, Gimnasia, Huracán and Boca. Today the date 19 starts and any of these can climb to the top.
Atletico Tucumán Coming from a draw against San Lorenzo, he remained with 34 points and kept the lead only through the defeat of Gimnasia and the equalizer of Huracán. The “Dean” has barely won one of his last five games and has barely added two of his last nine games. On the horizon they left: Workshops (L), Argentinos Juniors (V), Students (L), Board of Trustees (V), Platense (L), Racing (V), Rosario Central (L), Union (L)) and Defense and Justice (V).
Gym, meanwhile, stems from the defeat against Newell. The team of ‘Pipo’ Gorosito have accumulated 33 points, but in the last five games they have won just two. In Rosario and Junín, the ‘Lobo’ have lost very important points, and now close the championship with the following matches: Arsenal (S), Central Córdoba (V), Tigre (S), Barracas Central (V), Boca (L ). , Banfield (V), San Lorenzo (S), Argentinos Juniors (S) and Talleres (V).
Already in the 32-point line, it appears Hurricane. The Parque Patricios team does not lose, but as a guest it is complicated. The ‘Globo’ went 7 games without defeat, even if there are already three consecutive draws away from home. Those of Dabove close like this: Barracas Central (L), Boca (V), Banfield (L), San Lorenzo (V), Talleres (L), Argentinos Juniors (V), Estudiantes (L), Platense (L) and Patronato (V).
With the same points of the Huracán, even with the emotional charge of having won the Superclásico, the one that appears in fourth place is Mouth. The “Xeneize” accumulates 32 and, after a rather weak start, has added three in the last four games. Boca have not lost in 7 games and close with the following matches: Lanús (V), Huracán (R), Godoy Cruz (V), Vélez (R), Gimnasia (V), Aldosivi (R), Sarmiento (V), of Newell (V) and Independent (L).
From Mendoza to Paraná, with a River in the middle
Behind these four teams, there are five more who stand as candidates, although they will have to run from behind. They are Godoy Cruz, Argentinos Juniors, River, Racing and Patronato. They all live in very different realities, but they have something in common: they are all within a stone’s throw of the top of the championship, and they maintain the illusion of being champions.
If we go to the mathematical thing, there is a fifth team that could close the date at the top: it is Godoy Cruz. The ‘Tomba’ has 31 points, but for goal difference reasons climbing to the top on this date is almost impossible. Mendoza’s team comes from the defeat against Central Córdoba and the fact that they didn’t lose five dates ago. After the Santiago del Estero coup, the League ends as follows: Tigre (S), Barracas Central (V), Boca (S), Banfield (V), San Lorenzo (S), Talleres (V), Argentinos Juniors (L) . ), Board of Trustees (L) and Students (V).
Behind the “Tomb”, he arrives Argentine Juniors, a team that began to relegate to two consecutive defeats, but which returned to discussion last Thursday when they defeated Rosario Central. The ‘Bicho’ has 30 points, and of the last nine he has played he has barely won three. Milito’s team is leading: Defense and Justice (V), Atlético Tucumán (L), Colón (V), River (L), Lanús (V), Huracán (L), Godoy Cruz (V), Gimnasia (V ) and Velez (L).
Today it is difficult to think of him as a champion, but we know something about him River, is that to stay with the Professional League you have to raise your head quickly. The ‘Millionaire’ has 29 points, and comes from the defeat against Boca in La Bombonera, where he showed a rather poor version. Of the last five he has won two. Gallardo’s team still has these matches: Banfield (S), San Lorenzo (V), Talleres (L), Argentinos Juniors (V), Estudiantes (L), Patronato (V), Platense (L), Rosario Central (L ) and Corsa (V).
Another one who arrives at this very beaten championship close is Racing. The “Academy” accumulates 28 units, but does not stop leaving points along the way and moves further and further away from the summit. Fernando Gago’s team comes from defeat to Estudiantes and have barely won two of their last eight. It closes with these nine parties: Patronato (L), Platense (V), Unión (L), Rosario Central (L), Defense and Justice (V), Atlético Tucumán (L), Colón (V), Lanús (V) and River (L).
And another running from behind is Patronage. The ‘Patron’ has 27 points, and his main goal is to continue in the First Division. Either way, Facundo Sava’s side have barely lost one of their last nine games and are thrilled to be fighting on both tables. The Paraná team closes like this: Racing (V), Rosario Central (S), Defense and Justice (V), Atlético Tucumán (S), Colón (V), River Plate (S), Lanús (V), Godoy Cruz ( V) and hurricane (L).
Five in the 26-point squad
And in this tournament where everyone can get excited about the title, there are five teams that are eight from the top, and they know they can’t give away points. With 26 points appear San Lorenzo, Platense, Newell’s, Estudiantes and Unión. Yes, in the Lega Professionisti, up to fourteenth in the standings, he is excited to turn around.
The situation of Saint Lawrence it is, at least, curious. The ‘Cyclone’ signed Rubén Darío Insúa with the aim of moving away from the relegation zone, but the DT has completely changed the face of the team. Although “Cuervo” have drawn their last three games, they have barely lost two in the whole league and dream of fighting. San Lorenzo closes the championship like this: Colón (V), River (L), Lanús (V), Huracán (L), Godoy Cruz (V), Vélez (L), Gimnasia (V), Sarmiento (V) and Aldosivi (L).
Platense It also settled on the 26-point line. The ‘Squid’ has won two of the last nine, but still has chances and closes like this: Unión (S), Racing (S), Rosario Central (V), Defense and Justice (S), Atlético Tucumán (V), Colón ( L), Fiume (V), Huracán (V) and Lanús (L). A by Newellwho has the same number of points and has just defeated Gimnasia, left: Aldosivi (V), Sarmiento (R), Independiente (V), Unión (V), Arsenal (L), Central Córdoba (V), Tigre ( L), Boca (L) and Barracas Central (V).
Even with 26 points, it appears Students, a team that has gone from minor to major and now also dreams of reaching the closing chances. The ‘Pincha’ have won three of their last five, and close against the following teams: Rosario Central (V), Defense and Justice (L), Atlético Tucumán (V), Colón (L), River (V), Lanús (L ), Hurricane (V), Vélez (V) and Godoy Cruz (L).
Separate paragraph for Union, who has 26 points but one game less, with which he could reach River in seventh position. The “Tatengue” owe a match against Talleres and, despite having won only one of the last of their last six games, they still dream. The santafesino ends like this: Platense (V), Independiente (L), Racing (V), Newell’s (L), Rosario Central (V), Arsenal (L), Defense and Justice (V), Atlético Tucumán (V) and Cordova Central (L).
There are 14 teams that want to be protagonists in the Professional League when there are only 9 games left. Some have a slightly more complicated device and others a slightly more accessible device. Some come at a steady pace and others don’t finish settling down. The truth is that with a 27-point lead, nothing has been said yet.
Source: Clarin
