2024 Argentine Primera Division: Let’s See What’s All the Hubbub
The First Division Is on a Roll!
The Argentine Primera Division, also known as Liga Profesional and officially titled Torneo Sur Finanzas 2024 due to sponsorship, marks the 134th season of the top-tier professional Argentine soccer league, organized by the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
This 2024, the Liga Argentina season is set to kick off on May 12 and will conclude on December 15, 2024. Be sure to check when the Argentine League odds shoot up!
This year, the league will feature 28 Argentine teams, including 26 that competed in the 2023 season, plus two newcomers promoted from the 2023 Primera Nacional—Independiente Rivadavia and Deportivo Riestra. These teams will be making their debut in the Argentine Primera División. River Plate enters the season as the defending champions.
History of the Argentine Primera Division
The Argentine Primera División holds a distinguished place in global football history as one of the first leagues established outside the United Kingdom. Founded in 1891, it turned professional in 1931, shaping the structure of modern South American football. It has been home to legendary players and epic battles on the pitch.
Past Champions
River Plate, the 2023 champions, hold the record for all-time winners with 38 titles, making them the most successful soccer clubs in Argentina in the league’s history. This illustrious list of champions also includes other powerhouse clubs like Boca Juniors, Independiente, and Racing Club.
Historically, the league has seen football greats such as Hugo Gatti, who holds the record for most appearances (765), and Ángel Labruna, the top scorer with 296 goals.
Current Format
The season features 28 teams, including newly promoted clubs from the Primera Nacional. Following a round-robin format, teams play each other once, culminating in a total of 27 matches per team. The club with the most points at season’s end is crowned the champion.
Relegation is determined by a three-year performance average, adding long-term strategy to the team management mix.
Argentine Primera Division Stats
Key stats and figures for the season include:
- Total Players: 841
- Foreign Players: 238
- Total Teams: 28
- Total Market Value: €853.41 million
- Most Valuable Player: Matías Zaracho, valued at €18.2 million
Argentine Primera Division Top Performers
Goal scorers making significant impacts this season in Argentine Primera Division standings:
- Adrián Martínez leads the chart with 6 goals.
- Miguel Borja and Juan Ignacio Ramírez are tied for the second spot, each scoring 4 goals.
- Damian Puebla, Tomás Badaloni, Mauro Méndez, and Alan Lescano follow closely, each with 3 goals. Damian Puebla notably includes a penalty goal in his tally.
- Several players including Leonardo Heredia, Adam Bareiro, and Leandro Díaz, are tied with others, each having scored 2 goals.
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| Season | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBD | TBD |
| 2023 | River Plate | Talleres (C) |
| 2022 | Boca Juniors | Racing |
| 2021 | River Plate | Defensa y Justicia |
| 2020 | not held because of | COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2019–20 | Boca Juniors | River Plate |
| 2018–19 | Racing | Defensa y Justicia |
| 2017–18 | Boca Juniors | Godoy Cruz |
| 2016–17 | Boca Juniors | River Plate |
| 2016 | Lanús | San Lorenzo |
| 2015 | Boca Juniors | San Lorenzo |
| 2014 Transition | Racing | River Plate |
| 2014 Final | River Plate | Boca Juniors |
| 2013 Initial | San Lorenzo | Lanús |
| 2012–13 | Vélez Sarsfield | Newell’s Old Boys |
| 2013 Final | Newell’s Old Boys | River Plate |
| 2012 Initial | Vélez Sarsfield | Newell’s Old Boys |
| 2012 Clausura | Arsenal | Tigre |
| 2011 Opening | Boca Juniors | Racing |
| 2011 Clausura | Vélez Sarsfield | Lanús |
| 2010 Opening | Estudiantes (LP) | Vélez Sarsfield |
| 2010 Clausura | Argentinos Juniors | Estudiantes (LP) |
Argentine Primera Division Qualified Clubs
As the Argentine Primera Division is set to commence, 28 clubs have qualified to compete. Before the start of the season, each team has a clean slate.
All 28 teams are currently poised at an equal standing; these Argentine League table stats include:
- Matches Played (MP)
- Points (PTS)
- Win-Draw-Loss (W-D-L)
- Goals For (GF)
- Goals Against (GA)
- Goal Difference (GD)
- Home Record
- Away Record
Overview of Qualified Clubs
The clubs include a mix of historically dominant teams and newer, ambitious squads looking to make their mark and go up on soccer predictions. Key clubs to watch based on their past performances and fan following include:
- River Plate – The reigning champions, with an unequaled history of success in the league.
- Boca Juniors – Traditionally strong competitors with a large fanbase.
- Independiente and Racing Club – Known as part of the “Big Five”, these teams have a significant history in Argentine football.
- San Lorenzo and Vélez Sarsfield – Consistent performers with potential to challenge the top spots.
- Newell’s Old Boys and Rosario Central – Regional rivals that often excel in the league.
- Estudiantes and Gimnasia LP – Another pair of fierce rivals, based in La Plata.
- Lanús, Banfield, and Argentinos Jrs. – Teams that have been competitive in recent seasons and could pose a threat to the traditional powerhouses.
- Defensa y Justicia, Huracán, and Talleres – Clubs that have shown growth and have the potential to surprise many.
- Additionally, teams like Godoy Cruz, Belgrano, Tigre, Union Santa Fe, Atlético Tucumán, Central Cordoba Sde, and CA Platense will aim to improve upon their past performances and climb higher in the standings.
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