{"id":39551,"date":"2024-12-16T20:01:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T02:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=39551"},"modified":"2024-12-16T20:01:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T02:01:31","slug":"primera-argentina-matchday-27-and-season-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/gambyl\/primera-argentina-matchday-27-and-season-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Primera Argentina: Matchday 27 and Season Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The football season in Argentina has come to an end, culminating in a dramatic finale as V\u00e9lez Sarsfield claimed the Primera Argentina title on the last day with a 2-0 victory over Hurac\u00e1n, one of their closest challengers.

It seemed the title would be a straightforward win for the Fort\u00edn, but a string of poor results in recent weeks, including six draws in seven matches, tightened the race. Heading into the final round, V\u00e9lez, Hurac\u00e1n, and Talleres all had a shot at the championship. However, V\u00e9lez was the only team that controlled their own destiny, and they didn\u2019t falter.

Playing at home in front of their fans, and just days after losing the Copa Argentina final, Gustavo Quinteros’ team secured the title with goals from Claudio Aquino and Dami\u00e1n Fern\u00e1ndez. This marks V\u00e9lez’s 11th first-division title and their first since 2013. For coach Quinteros, it adds another feather to his cap, as he has now won league titles in four different countries across South America, having previously triumphed in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile.

Talleres finished as runners-up, three points behind V\u00e9lez, after a surprising 1-3 loss at home to Newell\u2019s. Even so, the goal difference didn\u2019t favor them in the title race.

The league\u2019s top scorer was the veteran Franco Jara, a 36-year-old striker from Belgrano, who netted 13 goals, edging out Braian Romero (12) and Miguel Borja (11). In the assists category, Lan\u00fas midfielder Marcelino Moreno dominated with 10 assists, while Sebasti\u00e1n Villa, Thiago Fern\u00e1ndez, and Alexis Manyoma each finished with six. <\/strong>

V\u00e9lez\u2019s key player, Claudio Aquino, was instrumental in their success, contributing nine goals and four assists and solidifying his status as one of the tournament\u2019s standout performers.

Alongside V\u00e9lez, Argentina will send Racing (Copa Sudamericana 2024 champions), Estudiantes (Copa de la Liga 2024 champions), Central C\u00f3rdoba (Copa Argentina champions), Talleres, River Plate, and Boca Juniors to the Copa Libertadores 2025.<\/strong> The latter three qualified via the year\u2019s aggregate table, with Boca starting in the second phase of the preliminary round while the others enter the group stage.

For the Copa Sudamericana, six teams qualified based on the year\u2019s standings: Godoy Cruz, Independiente, Hurac\u00e1n, Uni\u00f3n, Lan\u00fas, and Defensa y Justicia.<\/strong>

In a controversial decision, AFA President Chiqui Tapia canceled the two planned relegations for this year, meaning the league will expand to 30 teams next season. Aldosivi, winners of the Primera Nacional 2024, and San Mart\u00edn de San Juan, victors of the promotion playoffs, will join the top division. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primera Argentina weekly picks betting odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Boca Juniors 2.18<\/em><\/td>Independiente 3.62<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs:\u00a03.14<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Racing 2.885<\/strong><\/em><\/td>River Plate 2.41<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs: <\/strong>3.42<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Talleres 1.336<\/em><\/td>Newell\u2019s 10.50<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Draw Offs: <\/strong>4.68<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
V\u00e9lez 1.825<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Hurac\u00e1n 5.05<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs: <\/strong>3.22<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Primera Argentina Matchday 27: Boca Juniors 0-0 Independiente <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, December 14 at 5:15 PM ET, 4:15 PM CST, 3:15 PM MT, and 2:15 PM PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Alberto J. Armando<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Fanatiz USA<\/a>, Paramount+<\/a>, and TyC Sports International<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In a match lacking major excitement, Boca Juniors and Independiente played to a 0-0 draw, closing out a year without titles and far from their initial aspirations.

The Diablos Rojos were slightly better and created more opportunities but came up against an excellent performance from Leandro Brey, who was one of the standout players of the night.

The silver lining for Boca this weekend was V\u00e9lez winning the championship, as it was the only outcome that secured their place in the Copa Libertadores. Independiente, on the other hand, will participate in the Copa Sudamericana. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primera Argentina Matchday 27: Racing 1-0 River <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, December 14 at 7:15 PM ET, 6:15 PM CST, 5:15 PM MT, and 4:15 PM PT<\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Presidente Per\u00f3n<\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Fanatiz USA<\/a>, Paramount+<\/a>, and TyC Sports International<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Racing ended a great 2024 with a victory in front of their home fans, closing out a year in which they won the Copa Sudamericana. The match finished 1-0 against River Plate, thanks to a solitary goal from Maximiliano Salas.

The goal came in the 35th minute with an excellent header from Salas following a corner kick by Juan Fernando Quintero. Another standout in the victory was Gabriel Arias, who made several crucial saves.

Both clubs finished the year with 70 points and secured their spots in the next Copa Libertadores. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primera Argentina Matchday 27: V\u00e9lez 2-0 Hurac\u00e1n <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Sunday, December 15 at 5:30 PM ET, 4:30 PM CST, 3:30 PM MT, and 2:30 PM PT<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Fanatiz USA<\/a>, Paramount+<\/a>, and TyC Sports International<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The highly anticipated match ended in a calm 2-0 victory for V\u00e9lez over Hurac\u00e1n, securing the long-awaited title that had eluded them for many years.

The first goal came at the half-hour mark through the team\u2019s standout player, Claudio Aquino. After Hern\u00e1n Gal\u00edndez made a save, Aquino capitalized on the rebound and scored immediately.

The second goal followed shortly before halftime, in the 41st minute when another shot was saved by Gal\u00edndez, only for Dami\u00e1n Fern\u00e1ndez to seize the rebound and make it 2-0.

From there, it was just a matter of waiting for the final whistle. V\u00e9lez even had further chances to extend their lead, while Hurac\u00e1n failed to show any signs of mounting a comeback.

V\u00e9lez was crowned the new champion of Argentine football for the 11th time in their history. Meanwhile, Hurac\u00e1n remains stuck at five titles, their last triumph dating back to 1973. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primera Argentina Matchday 27: Talleres 1-3 Newell\u2019s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Sunday, December 15 at 5:30 PM ET, 4:30 PM CST, 3:30 PM MT, and 2:30 PM PT<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Estadio Jos\u00e9 Amalfitani<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Fanatiz USA<\/a>, Paramount+<\/a>, and TyC Sports International<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Talleres needed a win and for Hurac\u00e1n to do the same, but neither happened as V\u00e9lez secured their victory, and they fell 1-3 at home to Newell’s.

The C\u00f3rdoba side entered the final matchday with a chance at the Primera Argentina title,<\/a> but they couldn\u2019teven fulfill their part. After a first half with few opportunities, the action arrived in the second. Before the hour mark, Francisco Gonz\u00e1lez fired a powerful shot into the top corner to make it 0-1.

The equalizer came five minutes later with a well-placed cross-shot from Sebasti\u00e1n Palacios. However, in the 83rd minute, Agust\u00edn Ju\u00e1rez restored the lead for Newell’s with a header.

By the end of the match, already knowing the outcome of V\u00e9lez’s game, Juan Manuel Garc\u00eda scored after three quick attempts in the six-yard box, giving Newell’s a much-needed victory to close out a forgettable season. As for Talleres, their championship hopes will have to wait for another occasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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