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Liga Profesional Argentina · 2026

Current Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 standings with 30 teams. Estudiantes L.P. leads the table with 31 points after 16 matches, followed by Boca Juniors on 30 points. The table shows wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and recent form — essential for pre-match betting analysis.

PlayoffsRelegation
TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGoals For:Goals AgainstGoal DiffPointsForm
Apertura — Group A
1Estudiantes L.P.1694319:7+1231
LWDWW
2Boca Juniors1686222:9+1330
LWWWD
3Velez Sarsfield1677218:12+628
LDDDW
4Talleres Cordoba1675417:13+426
LDDWW
5Independiente1666424:20+424
LWLWD
6Lanus1666418:15+324
LDDLW
7San Lorenzo1657414:14022
LLWDD
8Union Santa Fe1656524:20+421
LWDDL
9Instituto Cordoba1663717:17021
WDLWW
10Defensa Y Justicia1647518:21-319
LLLLL
11Gimnasia M.1654714:22-819
WLWDW
12Platense1637610:15-516
LLLDD
13Central Cordoba de Santiago1644811:21-1016
LDWLL
14Newells Old Boys1636715:27-1215
DDWDW
15Deportivo Riestra161875:12-711
DWLLL
Apertura — Group B
1Independ. Rivadavia16104229:15+1434
LDWDW
2River Plate1692522:12+1029
LWWWL
3Argentinos JRS1685317:13+429
LWWLW
4Rosario Central1684420:16+428
LWWDW
5Belgrano Cordoba1675417:13+426
WWWWW
6Gimnasia L.P.1682619:19026
LWWWW
7Huracan1657417:13+422
LWDLD
8Racing Club1656517:15+221
LWDDD
9Barracas Central1656515:15021
LDDWL
10Tigre1648418:15+320
DLDDL
11Sarmiento Junin1661913:20-719
LWLLW
12Banfield1653817:19-218
WDDLL
13Atletico Tucuman1635815:20-514
WDLDL
14Aldosivi160886:19-138
DLDLD
15Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto1612135:24-195
LLLLD
Anual 2026
1Independ. Rivadavia16104229:15+1434
LDWDW
2Estudiantes L.P.1694319:7+1231
LWDWW
3Boca Juniors1686222:9+1330
LWWWD
4River Plate1692522:12+1029
LWWWL
5Argentinos JRS1685317:13+429
LWWLW
6Velez Sarsfield1677218:12+628
LDDDW
7Rosario Central1684420:16+428
LWWDW
8Talleres Cordoba1675417:13+426
LDDWW
9Belgrano Cordoba1675417:13+426
WWWWW
10Gimnasia L.P.1682619:19026
LWWWW
11Independiente1666424:20+424
LWLWD
12Lanus1666418:15+324
LDDLW
13Huracan1657417:13+422
LWDLD
14San Lorenzo1657414:14022
LLWDD
15Union Santa Fe1656524:20+421
LWDDL
16Racing Club1656517:15+221
LWDDD
17Instituto Cordoba1663717:17021
WDLWW
18Barracas Central1656515:15021
LDDWL
19Tigre1648418:15+320
DLDDL
20Defensa Y Justicia1647518:21-319
LLLLL
21Sarmiento Junin1661913:20-719
LWLLW
22Gimnasia M.1654714:22-819
WLWDW
23Banfield1653817:19-218
WDDLL
24Platense1637610:15-516
LLLDD
25Central Cordoba de Santiago1644811:21-1016
LDWLL
26Newells Old Boys1636715:27-1215
DDWDW
27Atletico Tucuman1635815:20-514
WDLDL
28Deportivo Riestra161875:12-711
DWLLL
29Aldosivi160886:19-138
DLDLD
30Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto1612135:24-195
LLLLD
Promedios 2026
1Boca Juniors890000:00159
LWWWD
2River Plate890000:00152
LWWWL
3Velez Sarsfield890000:00144
LDDDW
4Racing Club890000:00144
LWDDD
5Argentinos JRS890000:00142
LWWLW
6Rosario Central890000:00141
LWWDW
7Estudiantes L.P.890000:00136
LWDWW
8Independiente890000:00134
LWLWD
9Lanus890000:00133
LDDLW
10Talleres Cordoba890000:00132
LDDWW
11Huracan890000:00131
LWDLD
12Independ. Rivadavia890000:00123
LDWDW
13Union Santa Fe890000:00120
LWDDL
14Barracas Central890000:00119
LDDWL
15San Lorenzo890000:00118
LLWDD
16Defensa Y Justicia890000:00115
LLLLL
17Belgrano Cordoba890000:00112
WWWWW
18Gimnasia L.P.890000:00112
LWWWW
19Deportivo Riestra890000:00111
DWLLL
20Instituto Cordoba890000:00108
WDLWW
21Tigre890000:00108
DLDDL
22Platense890000:00108
LLLDD
23Gimnasia M.160000:0019
WLWDW
24Central Cordoba de Santiago890000:00100
LDWLL
25Atletico Tucuman890000:0098
WDLDL
26Newells Old Boys890000:0097
DDWDW
27Banfield890000:0094
WDDLL
28Sarmiento Junin890000:0089
LWLLW
29Aldosivi480000:0041
DLDLD
30Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto160000:005
LLLLD

Results

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Apertura - Final24/05/2026
Sun 24/05
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Apertura - Semi-finals16/05/2026–17/05/2026
Sun 17/05
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Sat 16/05
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Apertura - Quarter-finals12/05/2026–14/05/2026
Thu 14/05
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Wed 13/05
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Tue 12/05
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Apertura - Round of 1609/05/2026–11/05/2026
Mon 11/05
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Sun 10/05
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Apertura - 903/05/2026–05/05/2026
Mon 04/05
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100 matches
Atletico Tucuman
Independ. Rivadavia
Clausura - 1
Belgrano Cordoba
Rosario Central
Clausura - 1
Defensa Y Justicia
Aldosivi
Clausura - 1
Deportivo Riestra
Boca Juniors
Clausura - 1
Estudiantes L.P.
Independiente
Clausura - 1
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Tigre
Clausura - 1
Gimnasia M.
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Clausura - 1
Huracan
Banfield
Clausura - 1
Lanus
San Lorenzo
Clausura - 1
Newells Old Boys
Talleres Cordoba
Clausura - 1
Platense
Union Santa Fe
Clausura - 1
Racing Club
Gimnasia L.P.
Clausura - 1
River Plate
Barracas Central
Clausura - 1
Sarmiento Junin
Argentinos JRS
Clausura - 1
Velez Sarsfield
Instituto Cordoba
Clausura - 1
Argentinos JRS
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Clausura - 2
Banfield
Sarmiento Junin
Clausura - 2
Barracas Central
Aldosivi
Clausura - 2
Boca Juniors
Estudiantes L.P.
Clausura - 2
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Atletico Tucuman
Clausura - 2
Defensa Y Justicia
Deportivo Riestra
Clausura - 2
Gimnasia L.P.
River Plate
Clausura - 2
Independiente
Newells Old Boys
Clausura - 2
Independ. Rivadavia
Huracan
Clausura - 2
Instituto Cordoba
Platense
Clausura - 2
Rosario Central
Racing Club
Clausura - 2
San Lorenzo
Gimnasia M.
Clausura - 2
Talleres Cordoba
Velez Sarsfield
Clausura - 2
Tigre
Belgrano Cordoba
Clausura - 2
Union Santa Fe
Lanus
Clausura - 2
Aldosivi
Gimnasia L.P.
Clausura - 3
Belgrano Cordoba
Argentinos JRS
Clausura - 3
Central Cordoba de Santiago
San Lorenzo
Clausura - 3
Deportivo Riestra
Barracas Central
Clausura - 3
Estudiantes L.P.
Defensa Y Justicia
Clausura - 3
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Banfield
Clausura - 3
Gimnasia M.
Union Santa Fe
Clausura - 3
Huracan
Atletico Tucuman
Clausura - 3
Lanus
Instituto Cordoba
Clausura - 3
Newells Old Boys
Boca Juniors
Clausura - 3
Platense
Talleres Cordoba
Clausura - 3
Racing Club
Tigre
Clausura - 3
River Plate
Rosario Central
Clausura - 3
Sarmiento Junin
Independ. Rivadavia
Clausura - 3
Velez Sarsfield
Independiente
Clausura - 3
Argentinos JRS
Racing Club
Clausura - 4
Atletico Tucuman
Sarmiento Junin
Clausura - 4
Banfield
Belgrano Cordoba
Clausura - 4
Boca Juniors
Velez Sarsfield
Clausura - 4
Defensa Y Justicia
Newells Old Boys
Clausura - 4
Deportivo Riestra
Estudiantes L.P.
Clausura - 4
Gimnasia L.P.
Barracas Central
Clausura - 4
Independiente
Platense
Clausura - 4
Independ. Rivadavia
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Clausura - 4
Instituto Cordoba
Gimnasia M.
Clausura - 4
Rosario Central
Aldosivi
Clausura - 4
San Lorenzo
Huracan
Clausura - 4
Talleres Cordoba
Lanus
Clausura - 4
Tigre
River Plate
Clausura - 4
Union Santa Fe
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Clausura - 4
Aldosivi
Tigre
Clausura - 5
Barracas Central
Rosario Central
Clausura - 5
Belgrano Cordoba
Independ. Rivadavia
Clausura - 5
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Instituto Cordoba
Clausura - 5
Estudiantes L.P.
Gimnasia L.P.
Clausura - 5
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Atletico Tucuman
Clausura - 5
Gimnasia M.
Talleres Cordoba
Clausura - 5
Lanus
Independiente
Clausura - 5
Newells Old Boys
Deportivo Riestra
Clausura - 5
Platense
Boca Juniors
Clausura - 5
Racing Club
Banfield
Clausura - 5
River Plate
Argentinos JRS
Clausura - 5
San Lorenzo
Union Santa Fe
Clausura - 5
Sarmiento Junin
Huracan
Clausura - 5
Velez Sarsfield
Defensa Y Justicia
Clausura - 5
Aldosivi
Union Santa Fe
Clausura - 6
Atletico Tucuman
Instituto Cordoba
Clausura - 6
Barracas Central
Platense
Clausura - 6
Belgrano Cordoba
Defensa Y Justicia
Clausura - 6
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
San Lorenzo
Clausura - 6
Gimnasia L.P.
Gimnasia M.
Clausura - 6
Huracan
Deportivo Riestra
Clausura - 6
Independiente
Independ. Rivadavia
Clausura - 6
Lanus
Argentinos JRS
Clausura - 6
Newells Old Boys
Banfield
Clausura - 6
Racing Club
Boca Juniors
Clausura - 6
River Plate
Velez Sarsfield
Clausura - 6
Sarmiento Junin
Estudiantes L.P.
Clausura - 6
Talleres Cordoba
Rosario Central
Clausura - 6
Tigre
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Clausura - 6
Argentinos JRS
Aldosivi
Clausura - 7
Atletico Tucuman
Belgrano Cordoba
Clausura - 7
Banfield
River Plate
Clausura - 7
Boca Juniors
Lanus
Clausura - 7
Defensa Y Justicia
Platense
Clausura - 7
Deportivo Riestra
Velez Sarsfield
Clausura - 7
Estudiantes L.P.
Newells Old Boys
Clausura - 7
Huracan
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
Clausura - 7
Independiente
Gimnasia M.
Clausura - 7
Independ. Rivadavia
Racing Club
Clausura - 7

Team Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 30 teams in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Independ. Rivadavia leads with 10 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

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Liga Profesional Argentina

All 30 teams competing in the Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.

Past Seasons

Liga Profesional Argentina

Browse 12 archived seasons of the Liga Profesional Argentina, from 2015 to 2026. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 1 Jan 2025

Founded1991Preceded byArgentine Primera División

The Liga Profesional Argentina was established in 1991 as a restructuring of the Argentine football pyramid, introducing the Apertura and Clausura tournament system that would define Argentine football for over two decades. This innovation created two separate champions per season, increasing competitive opportunities and commercial viability. The league's founding reflected Argentina's commitment to modernizing its professional football structure while maintaining the traditional strengths of the sport in the nation. In 2023, the format underwent significant reform, expanding from 28 to 30 teams and introducing a new regional zone system to accommodate growth and improve competitive balance. The league has evolved from a primarily domestic competition into a globally recognized tournament, with Argentine clubs consistently competing in the Copa Libertadores and achieving continental success. Television rights deals have transformed the league's commercial landscape, with major international broadcasters competing for distribution rights across multiple territories.

  • 1991 — Liga Profesional Argentina founded with Apertura and Clausura tournament system
  • 1995 — Boca Juniors won the Apertura championship, beginning their modern era of dominance
  • 2000 — River Plate won the Clausura, cementing their status as the league's most successful club
  • 2008 — Boca Juniors achieved a 59-game unbeaten run, one of the longest in world football history
  • 2024 — Vélez Sarsfield won their first league title since 2013, ending an 11-year championship drought
  • 2025 — Liga Profesional expanded to 30 teams with a new regional zone format

Competition Format 1 Jan 2025

Teams30Relegation spots2European spots6

The Liga Profesional Argentina operates with 30 clubs divided into two geographical zones of 15 teams each, playing a home-and-away round-robin format within their zone plus cross-zone matches. The season is split into two tournaments: the Apertura (typically August–December) and Clausura (typically January–May), with each producing a separate champion. The aggregate table across both tournaments determines qualification for the Copa Libertadores, with the top six clubs earning continental places. The bottom two clubs in the aggregate table are relegated to the Primera Nacional, Argentina's second tier. Promotion playoffs determine additional Copa Libertadores spots, with the winners of the Apertura and Clausura playoffs competing for additional continental qualification. This complex format maximizes competitive balance while maintaining the traditional two-tournament structure that defines Argentine football.

Records 1 Jan 2025

Most titlesRiver Plate (38)All-time top scorerÁngel Labruna (295 goals)

Ángel Labruna's 295 goals remain the all-time record in Argentine league history, achieved across a legendary career spanning multiple decades. The 81-point record was set by Vélez Sarsfield in the 2024 season, achieved across both Apertura and Clausura tournaments combined.

Analysis 1 Jan 2025

Current Season Analysis

Boca Juniors leads the 2025 season standings with 29 points from 16 matches, establishing themselves as title contenders with a 50% win rate and a commanding goal difference of +16. The Buenos Aires giants have scored 28 goals while conceding only 12, demonstrating both attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Union Santa Fe sits in second place with 25 points, just four points behind the leaders, while Racing Club occupies third position also with 25 points but on inferior goal difference. The title race remains wide open, with multiple clubs within striking distance.

The relegation battle shows Newells Old Boys in genuine danger, positioned 15th with only 14 points from 16 matches. The Rosario-based club has won just three games and drawn five, struggling offensively with 13 goals scored against 23 conceded. Independiente Rivadavia sits 14th with 16 points, while Aldosivi occupies 13th with 18 points, indicating that several clubs face a genuine fight to avoid the drop to the Primera Nacional.

Boca Juniors has emerged as the standout performer of the season so far, combining attacking efficiency with defensive discipline. Their 28 goals in 16 matches represents a potent strike force, while their defensive record of 12 goals conceded is among the league's best. The club's consistency has been remarkable, with their recent form showing strong performances against direct rivals.

An unexpected storyline has emerged with Central Cordoba de Santiago, who occupy 4th place with 24 points despite drawing nine of their 16 matches. This unusual statistic—five wins, nine draws, and two losses—suggests a team that struggles to convert dominance into victories. Their +6 goal difference indicates they are creating chances but failing to capitalize consistently, raising questions about their ability to sustain a title challenge despite their league position.

League Structure and Format Evolution

The 2025 season represents a pivotal moment in Liga Profesional Argentina history, marking the second year of the expanded 30-team format introduced in 2023. The division into two 15-team regional zones—though implementation details remain complex—aims to reduce travel costs and create more localized rivalries while maintaining the league's competitive integrity. This structural reform followed decades of the traditional 20-team format and reflects the league's ambition to accommodate more clubs while improving the overall competitiveness.

The Apertura and Clausura system remains the defining characteristic of Argentine football, creating two separate championship races within a single calendar year. This format has proven commercially successful and provides multiple opportunities for clubs to achieve glory, reducing the pressure of a single season-long campaign. The aggregate table system, which combines results from both tournaments, determines the primary Copa Libertadores qualification spots, creating a complex but dynamic competitive landscape.

Historical Dominance and Club Records

River Plate stands as the most successful club in Argentine football history with 38 league titles, a record that underscores their consistent excellence across more than a century of professional football. Boca Juniors follows with 35 titles, including their recent dominance in the 1990s and 2000s under legendary coach Carlos Bianchi. The rivalry between these two clubs—known as the Superclásico—represents one of world football's greatest derbies, with River Plate holding a slight edge in head-to-head records despite Boca's recent competitive strength.

Racing Club (18 titles), Independiente (16 titles), and San Lorenzo (15 titles) complete the traditional "Big Five" of Argentine football, though their championship counts have been surpassed by the dominance of River Plate and Boca Juniors. Vélez Sarsfield, with 11 titles including their 2024 championship, has established themselves as a significant force in modern Argentine football despite not achieving the championship frequency of the traditional giants.

Individual Records and Scoring History

Ángel Labruna holds the all-time scoring record in Argentine league history with 295 goals, achieved across a legendary career that spanned multiple decades. His goal-scoring prowess has never been matched in the Argentine top division, representing a benchmark that seems unlikely to be surpassed given modern playing patterns. Martín Palermo, Boca Juniors' legendary striker, ranks seventh all-time with 227 goals in the league, though his 236 goals in all competitions for Boca remain a club record that demonstrates his extraordinary consistency.

The 2024 season saw Franco Jara (Belgrano) lead the goalscoring charts with 13 goals, reflecting the relatively distributed nature of modern scoring across Argentine football. This contrasts with earlier eras when individual strikers would accumulate 20+ goals regularly, suggesting changes in tactical approaches and the professionalization of defensive structures.

International Broadcast Reach and Commercial Growth

The Liga Profesional Argentina commands a global television audience, with broadcasting rights held by ESPN and Turner Sports under a five-year agreement that covers multiple territories. The league is broadcast in over 190 countries, reaching an estimated global audience exceeding 3 billion viewers annually. This international reach reflects the league's appeal to diaspora communities, football enthusiasts worldwide, and the global popularity of Argentine football culture.

The commercial value of the league has increased substantially over recent decades, with television rights deals representing the primary revenue source for most clubs. The distribution of broadcast revenue through the league's central system has become increasingly important for competitive balance, though individual club commercial activities (sponsorships, merchandise, stadium operations) continue to create significant revenue disparities between the traditional giants and smaller clubs.

Copa Libertadores Qualification and Continental Success

Six clubs qualify for the Copa Libertadores from the Liga Profesional Argentina, including the Apertura and Clausura champions plus the top four clubs in the aggregate table. This qualification structure has produced numerous continental champions, with Argentine clubs winning the Copa Libertadores multiple times in recent decades. The success of Argentine clubs in continental competition reflects the league's quality, with River Plate, Boca Juniors, and other clubs regularly competing in Copa Libertadores finals.

The 2025 season's Copa Libertadores qualification race will intensify as teams approach the final rounds of both tournaments. Clubs currently outside the top six will be fighting desperately to secure continental qualification, while those comfortably placed can focus on maximizing their competitive advantage. This dual objective—securing both domestic titles and continental qualification—creates the complex strategic landscape that defines Argentine football competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams are in the Liga Profesional Argentina?

The Liga Profesional Argentina currently features 30 clubs, expanded from 28 teams in 2023. These teams are divided into two regional zones of 15 teams each.

Which club has won the most Liga Profesional Argentina titles?

River Plate holds the record with 38 league championships, followed by Boca Juniors with 35 titles. These two clubs dominate Argentine football history.

How does relegation work in the Liga Profesional Argentina?

The bottom two clubs in the aggregate table across both Apertura and Clausura tournaments are relegated to the Primera Nacional, Argentina's second tier.

How many Copa Libertadores spots are available from the Liga Profesional Argentina?

Six clubs qualify for the Copa Libertadores: the Apertura and Clausura champions, plus the top four clubs in the aggregate table. Additional spots are available through playoff competitions.

What is the Apertura and Clausura system?

The Apertura (opening) and Clausura (closing) tournaments are two separate competitions within the same season, each producing a champion. This system has defined Argentine football since 1991.

Who won the 2024 Liga Profesional Argentina championship?

Vélez Sarsfield won the 2024 Liga Profesional championship by defeating Huracán 2–0 on the final day of the season, securing their first title since 2013.

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