League
Season 2024
Copa de la Liga Profesional
Argentina
CountryArgentina
SportFootball
Competition TypeLeague
Season2024
Teams28
Current StatusActive
League Overview
The Copa de la Liga Profesional is a prominent football competition in Argentina, reflecting the country's rich footballing culture and history. Established to create a structured yet competitive environment for clubs, it plays a significant role in the Argentine football calendar. The league complements the Argentine Primera División, offering teams a chance to vie for silverware outside of the traditional league format.
Typically, the competition structure involves a league phase, where teams are grouped to compete for points, followed by knockout rounds. The format allows for a dynamic blend of strategy and excitement, capturing the attention of fans nationwide. The Copa de la Liga Profesional not only highlights local talent but also acts as a crucial pathway for teams aiming for continental competitions.
Season Overview
The 2024 season of the Copa de la Liga Profesional was completed, running from January 25, 2024, to May 5, 2024. While the exact number of participating teams is not specified, the competition maintains its reputation for engaging matchups among Argentina's top clubs. The format includes initial league stages, culminating in knockout rounds, providing a thrilling experience for players and fans alike.
Historical Context
The Copa de la Liga Profesional has solidified its standing as a key tournament in Argentine football since its inception. It serves as an opportunity for clubs to showcase their talent in a competitive setting outside of the league's traditional format. Historically, the competition has seen various teams parade their skills, with some clubs emerging as dominant forces over the years.
The tournament is known for its passionate fanbase and dramatic matches, contributing significantly to the overall narrative of Argentine football. As clubs compete for the title, they not only enhance their legacies but also enrich the country's footballing history.
Why Copa de la Liga Profesional Matters
The Copa de la Liga Profesional is vital to Argentine football, providing an exhilarating platform for clubs to compete and for fans to engage. It embodies the spirit of competition and passion that characterizes football in Argentina, making it an integral part of the sports culture in the country.
Latest Results
Estudiantes L.P.1 : 1
Velez SarsfieldEstudiantes L.P.1 : 1
Boca JuniorsArgentinos JRS0 : 0Velez Sarsfield
River Plate2 : 3Boca Juniors
Godoy Cruz1 : 2Velez SarsfieldEstudiantes L.P.3 : 0
Barracas CentralArgentinos JRS1 : 1
Defensa Y Justicia
Rosario Central1 : 1
Deportivo Riestra
Belgrano Cordoba0 : 4
Racing ClubDefensa Y Justicia1 : 0
Newells Old Boys
Lanus1 : 2Estudiantes L.P.Boca Juniors1 : 0Godoy Cruz
Independiente2 : 2
Talleres CordobaArgentinos JRS3 : 3Barracas Central
Independ. Rivadavia0 : 1Velez SarsfieldRounds
1st Phase – 1
Tigre0 : 0
Sarmiento Junin
Instituto Cordoba0 : 0Deportivo Riestra
Atletico Tucuman1 : 1Rosario Central
Central Cordoba de Santiago0 : 1Newells Old BoysBarracas Central1 : 1Velez SarsfieldTalleres Cordoba0 : 1
Gimnasia L.P.
Banfield0 : 2
HuracanIndepend. Rivadavia0 : 1Independiente
San Lorenzo0 : 2Lanus
Platense0 : 0Boca JuniorsRacing Club0 : 1
Union Santa FeGodoy Cruz2 : 0Defensa Y JusticiaRiver Plate1 : 1Argentinos JRSEstudiantes L.P.1 : 0Belgrano Cordoba1st Phase – 2
Instituto Cordoba3 : 0Atletico TucumanHuracan1 : 2Talleres CordobaGimnasia L.P.2 : 3Independ. RivadaviaRosario Central0 : 0BanfieldVelez Sarsfield0 : 1IndependienteLanus0 : 2Newells Old BoysArgentinos JRS2 : 0Deportivo RiestraDefensa Y Justicia3 : 0PlatenseBelgrano Cordoba1 : 1San LorenzoRacing Club3 : 0TigreBarracas Central0 : 2River PlateBoca Juniors1 : 1Sarmiento JuninUnion Santa Fe0 : 1Estudiantes L.P.Central Cordoba de Santiago0 : 2Godoy Cruz1st Phase – 3
Independiente0 : 1Gimnasia L.P.Talleres Cordoba4 : 1Rosario CentralIndepend. Rivadavia2 : 0HuracanDeportivo Riestra0 : 1Barracas CentralRiver Plate5 : 0Velez SarsfieldPlatense1 : 0Central Cordoba de SantiagoNewells Old Boys1 : 0Belgrano CordobaGodoy Cruz1 : 0LanusSan Lorenzo0 : 0Union Santa FeTigre0 : 2Boca JuniorsEstudiantes L.P.0 : 0Racing ClubBanfield0 : 2Instituto CordobaSarmiento Junin2 : 3Defensa Y JusticiaAtletico Tucuman0 : 0Argentinos JRS1st Phase – 4
Rosario Central1 : 0Independ. RivadaviaHuracan0 : 0IndependienteUnion Santa Fe1 : 3Newells Old BoysEstudiantes L.P.2 : 0TigreRacing Club4 : 1San LorenzoVelez Sarsfield3 : 1Gimnasia L.P.Argentinos JRS4 : 2BanfieldBoca Juniors0 : 0Defensa Y JusticiaBelgrano Cordoba0 : 1Godoy CruzCentral Cordoba de Santiago3 : 0Sarmiento JuninDeportivo Riestra0 : 3River PlateLanus3 : 0PlatenseBarracas Central2 : 0Atletico TucumanInstituto Cordoba2 : 2Talleres Cordoba1st Phase – 5
Newells Old Boys0 : 4Racing ClubSan Lorenzo1 : 1Estudiantes L.P.Gimnasia L.P.3 : 1HuracanGodoy Cruz0 : 0Union Santa FeIndependiente1 : 0Rosario CentralTigre0 : 1Defensa Y JusticiaSarmiento Junin0 : 1LanusBanfield0 : 0Barracas CentralBoca Juniors2 : 0Central Cordoba de SantiagoAtletico Tucuman0 : 0River PlateDeportivo Riestra1 : 2Velez SarsfieldPlatense1 : 1Belgrano CordobaIndepend. Rivadavia0 : 2Instituto CordobaTalleres Cordoba2 : 1Argentinos JRS1st Phase – 6
San Lorenzo2 : 0TigreRacing Club0 : 2Godoy CruzRosario Central2 : 1Gimnasia L.P.Velez Sarsfield1 : 0HuracanInstituto Cordoba0 : 2IndependienteRiver Plate1 : 1BanfieldLanus2 : 1Boca JuniorsDeportivo Riestra1 : 0Atletico TucumanEstudiantes L.P.2 : 0Newells Old BoysBarracas Central2 : 1Talleres CordobaBelgrano Cordoba4 : 1Sarmiento JuninUnion Santa Fe0 : 0PlatenseArgentinos JRS2 : 1Independ. RivadaviaDefensa Y Justicia1 : 1Central Cordoba de Santiago1st Phase – 7
Independiente0 : 1Racing ClubBelgrano Cordoba2 : 2Talleres CordobaHuracan0 : 0San LorenzoUnion Santa Fe4 : 1Independ. RivadaviaSarmiento Junin0 : 0Barracas CentralRiver Plate1 : 1Boca JuniorsGimnasia L.P.0 : 0Estudiantes L.P.Newells Old Boys0 : 1Rosario CentralLanus1 : 1BanfieldInstituto Cordoba0 : 2Godoy CruzDefensa Y Justicia1 : 1Deportivo RiestraArgentinos JRS3 : 1PlatenseVelez Sarsfield2 : 2TigreCentral Cordoba de Santiago0 : 0Atletico Tucuman1st Phase – 8
Gimnasia L.P.1 : 3Instituto CordobaHuracan2 : 0Rosario CentralIndepend. Rivadavia1 : 3Barracas CentralTigre1 : 0Central Cordoba de SantiagoBanfield2 : 0Deportivo RiestraPlatense0 : 0Racing ClubSarmiento Junin1 : 2Union Santa FeAtletico Tucuman0 : 0Velez SarsfieldIndependiente2 : 1Argentinos JRSTalleres Cordoba2 : 2River PlateGodoy Cruz1 : 2Estudiantes L.P.Defensa Y Justicia0 : 4LanusBoca Juniors3 : 2Belgrano CordobaNewells Old Boys2 : 2San Lorenzo1st Phase – 9
Instituto Cordoba2 : 0HuracanBarracas Central2 : 2IndependienteRacing Club0 : 1Sarmiento JuninVelez Sarsfield1 : 0Rosario CentralArgentinos JRS2 : 0Gimnasia L.P.Union Santa Fe1 : 0Boca JuniorsEstudiantes L.P.1 : 2PlatenseRiver Plate2 : 0Independ. RivadaviaAtletico Tucuman0 : 3BanfieldDeportivo Riestra0 : 1Talleres CordobaLanus0 : 1Central Cordoba de SantiagoBelgrano Cordoba1 : 1Defensa Y JusticiaNewells Old Boys1 : 0TigreSan Lorenzo1 : 0Godoy Cruz1st Phase – 10
Gimnasia L.P.2 : 0Barracas CentralSarmiento Junin3 : 1Estudiantes L.P.Independiente1 : 1River PlateRosario Central1 : 0Instituto CordobaPlatense0 : 0San LorenzoGodoy Cruz1 : 1Newells Old BoysHuracan1 : 1Argentinos JRSDefensa Y Justicia2 : 1Union Santa FeTalleres Cordoba4 : 1Atletico TucumanBoca Juniors4 : 2Racing ClubTigre2 : 3LanusBanfield1 : 2Velez SarsfieldIndepend. Rivadavia1 : 2Deportivo RiestraCentral Cordoba de Santiago2 : 2Belgrano Cordoba1st Phase – 11
Deportivo Riestra1 : 0IndependienteRacing Club1 : 1Defensa Y JusticiaNewells Old Boys0 : 0PlatenseSan Lorenzo1 : 0Sarmiento JuninVelez Sarsfield1 : 0Instituto CordobaAtletico Tucuman2 : 2Independ. RivadaviaGodoy Cruz1 : 0TigreBarracas Central1 : 0HuracanRiver Plate3 : 1Gimnasia L.P.Banfield0 : 0Talleres CordobaUnion Santa Fe2 : 2Central Cordoba de SantiagoArgentinos JRS3 : 0Rosario CentralBelgrano Cordoba0 : 1LanusEstudiantes L.P.1 : 0Boca Juniors1st Phase – 12
Lanus2 : 2Union Santa FeRosario Central1 : 2Barracas CentralInstituto Cordoba1 : 2Argentinos JRSDefensa Y Justicia1 : 0Estudiantes L.P.Tigre1 : 4Belgrano CordobaHuracan1 : 0River PlateBoca Juniors2 : 1San LorenzoCentral Cordoba de Santiago1 : 3Racing ClubTalleres Cordoba1 : 0Velez SarsfieldGimnasia L.P.2 : 1Deportivo RiestraSarmiento Junin0 : 1Newells Old BoysIndependiente1 : 1Atletico TucumanIndepend. Rivadavia1 : 2BanfieldPlatense1 : 2Godoy Cruz1st Phase – 13
Banfield0 : 1IndependienteNewells Old Boys1 : 3Boca JuniorsVelez Sarsfield0 : 0Argentinos JRSUnion Santa Fe1 : 2Belgrano CordobaTalleres Cordoba1 : 1Independ. RivadaviaAtletico Tucuman3 : 2Gimnasia L.P.Barracas Central3 : 2Instituto CordobaRacing Club2 : 0LanusEstudiantes L.P.5 : 0Central Cordoba de SantiagoSan Lorenzo0 : 2Defensa Y JusticiaRiver Plate2 : 1Rosario CentralDeportivo Riestra0 : 0HuracanGodoy Cruz1 : 0Sarmiento JuninPlatense3 : 1Tigre1st Phase – 14
Tigre0 : 1Union Santa FeSarmiento Junin0 : 1PlatenseGimnasia L.P.1 : 2BanfieldHuracan4 : 0Atletico TucumanCentral Cordoba de Santiago0 : 0San LorenzoIndependiente2 : 2Talleres CordobaArgentinos JRS3 : 3Barracas CentralIndepend. Rivadavia0 : 1Velez SarsfieldInstituto Cordoba1 : 3River PlateBelgrano Cordoba0 : 4Racing ClubDefensa Y Justicia1 : 0Newells Old BoysLanus1 : 2Estudiantes L.P.Boca Juniors1 : 0Godoy CruzRosario Central1 : 1Deportivo Riestra1st Phase – Quarter-finals
Argentinos JRS1 : 1Defensa Y JusticiaEstudiantes L.P.3 : 0Barracas CentralGodoy Cruz1 : 2Velez SarsfieldRiver Plate2 : 3Boca Juniors1st Phase – Semi-finals
Argentinos JRS0 : 0Velez SarsfieldEstudiantes L.P.1 : 1Boca Juniors1st Phase – Final
Estudiantes L.P.1 : 1Velez SarsfieldTeams
Standings
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Plate | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 27 | LWWLW |
| 2 | Argentinos JRS | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 26 | DDDDW |
| 3 | Barracas Central | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 26 | LDWWW |
| 4 | Velez Sarsfield | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 25 | DDWWD |
| 5 | Talleres Cordoba | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 24 | DDWDW |
| 6 | Independiente | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 23 | DWDLD |
| 7 | Instituto Cordoba | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 17 | LLLLL |
| 8 | Banfield | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 17 | WLWDL |
| 9 | Huracan | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 16 | WDWLD |
| 10 | Gimnasia L.P. | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 16 | LLWLW |
| 11 | Rosario Central | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 15 | DLLLW |
| 12 | Deportivo Riestra | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 16 | -8 | 13 | DDLWW |
| 13 | Atletico Tucuman | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 23 | -15 | 10 | LWDDL |
| 14 | Independ. Rivadavia | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 25 | -12 | 8 | LDLDL |
Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godoy Cruz | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 29 | LLWWL |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P. | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 27 | DDWWW |
| 3 | Defensa Y Justicia | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 26 | DWWWD |
| 4 | Boca Juniors | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 25 | DWWLW |
| 5 | Racing Club | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 24 | WWWDL |
| 6 | Lanus | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 23 | LLDWW |
| 7 | Newells Old Boys | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 21 | LLWDD |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | WLDDL |
| 9 | Platense | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 18 | WWLDD |
| 10 | San Lorenzo | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 16 | DLLWW |
| 11 | Belgrano Cordoba | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 14 | LWWLD |
| 12 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | DLLDD |
| 13 | Sarmiento Junin | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 9 | LLLLW |
| 14 | Tigre | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 25 | -18 | 5 | LLLLL |
Players
⚽ Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | Apps | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M. BorjaAttacker | 24 | 35 | 2221 |
| 2 |  A. MartínezAttacker | 19 | 34 | 2477 |
| 3 |  B. RomeroAttacker | 18 | 43 | 3405 |
| 4 |  F. JaraAttacker | 15 | 24 | 1771 |
| 5 |  Mateo PellegrinoAttacker | 15 | 38 | 2648 |
| 6 |  M. MerentielAttacker | 14 | 37 | 2812 |
| 7 |  W. BouAttacker | 13 | 35 | 2570 |
| 8 |  F. ColidioAttacker | 13 | 37 | 2276 |
| 9 |  G. CarrilloAttacker | 12 | 31 | 1800 |
| 10 |  J. HerreraAttacker | 12 | 39 | 3144 |
🎯 Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | Apps | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M. MorenoMidfielder | 11 | 39 | 3152 |
| 2 |  G. LodicoMidfielder | 11 | 41 | 3376 |
| 3 |  C. AquinoMidfielder | 9 | 44 | 3521 |
| 4 |  I. FernándezMidfielder | 9 | 32 | 1640 |
| 5 |  R. BottaMidfielder | 8 | 34 | 2399 |
| 6 |  F. PizziniAttacker | 7 | 42 | 3262 |
| 7 |  M. EstigarribiaAttacker | 7 | 38 | 2538 |
| 8 |  T. FernándezMidfielder | 7 | 40 | 2434 |
| 9 |  G. MartirenaDefender | 7 | 38 | 2081 |
| 10 |  W. AlarcónMidfielder | 6 | 37 | 2919 |
🟨 Yellow Cards
| # | Player | Yellow | Apps | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  R. FernándezMidfielder | 18 | 28 | 2371 |
| 2 |  N. PazDefender | 16 | 32 | 2364 |
| 3 |  G. FernándezMidfielder | 15 | 33 | 2507 |
| 4 |  A. BouzatMidfielder | 15 | 40 | 3156 |
| 5 |  S. AscacíbarMidfielder | 15 | 38 | 3332 |
| 6 |  Á. MartinoDefender | 14 | 34 | 2667 |
| 7 |  M. CélizAttacker | 13 | 35 | 2852 |
| 8 |  G. BenedettiDefender | 13 | 34 | 2402 |
| 9 |  L. ArceDefender | 13 | 39 | 3040 |
| 10 |  J. LasoDefender | 13 | 36 | 3151 |
🟥 Red Cards
| # | Player | Red | Apps | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Y. CabralDefender | 3 | 35 | 2915 |
| 2 |  D. FernándezDefender | 3 | 20 | 1467 |
| 3 | R. FernándezMidfielder | 2 | 28 | 2371 |
| 4 | M. CélizAttacker | 2 | 35 | 2852 |
| 5 |  C. LemaDefender | 2 | 25 | 2135 |
| 6 |  F. ÁlvarezDefender | 2 | 37 | 2720 |
| 7 |  E. IralaMidfielder | 2 | 35 | 2537 |
| 8 |  J. AcevedoMidfielder | 2 | 33 | 1975 |
| 9 |  W. MazzanttiAttacker | 2 | 37 | 2967 |
| 10 |  F. PetrassoDefender | 2 | 22 | 1430 |
Teams
🔥 Best Attack
| # | Team | Goals For | P | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 26 | 14 | 26 | 10 |
| 2 | | 25 | 14 | 25 | 14 |
| 3 | | 24 | 14 | 24 | 16 |
| 4 | | 24 | 14 | 24 | 11 |
| 5 | | 20 | 14 | 20 | 15 |
| 6 | | 20 | 14 | 20 | 12 |
| 7 | | 20 | 14 | 20 | 14 |
| 8 | | 19 | 14 | 19 | 9 |
| 9 | | 19 | 14 | 19 | 21 |
| 10 | | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 |
🛡️ Best Defence
| # | Team | Goals Against | P | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 6 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| 2 | | 9 | 14 | 19 | 9 |
| 3 | | 10 | 14 | 26 | 10 |
| 4 | | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| 5 | | 11 | 14 | 24 | 11 |
| 6 | | 12 | 14 | 20 | 12 |
| 7 | | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| 8 | | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 |
| 9 | | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| 10 | | 14 | 14 | 25 | 14 |
15Matches Played
39Goals
28Teams
2024Season
