Four pointers and Boca and River somewhat far from the top: the Professional League standings and how the next date will be played

Newell’s, Godoy Cruz, Argentinos and Atlético Tucumán, the surprising leaders

The eighth day of the Professional Soccer League left several surprises in the standings. The big teams go through complex moments and other casts, mostly powered by young talents, took the top positions and dare to fight as equals. Only Racingwith ups and downs in his game and little regularity – he won one of the last three matches – is saved and is among the top ten.

The great surprise of the domestic contest, up to now, is Godoy Cruz: The Mendoza team, which is located in the first ladder along with three other clubs, beat the always difficult Lanus as a local and basted his third consecutive victory. In any case, Tomba could lose key players for the rest of the season, since Martín Ojeda negotiates with Botafogo for his transfer and Ezequiel Bullaude received several offers from Europe.

* The triumph of the Tomba

Newell’s y Atletico Tucumanwho share the lead with Bodeguero –all have 16 units- remain undefeated in the tournament; Leprosy did not pass the tie against the Academy and those led by Lucas Pusineri prevailed over Aldosives andin Mar del Plata. Argentine Juniorswhich is also at the top, enjoys the honey from the hotbed and beat Barracas Central 3-1 as a visitor.

* Equality between Leprosy and The Academy

The Gym of Pipo Gorosito and the Hurricane of Diego Dabove also burst into the top positions and they were only one point awaybut the draws against Colón and Unión, respectively, deprived them of climbing to first place.

* The tie between the Wolf and the Sabalero

Boca Juniorswho has just been eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores against Corinthians, ratified Hugo Ibarra as coach until December and Negro celebrated his first three points at the helm of the Ribera team, after defeating Córdoba workshops in La Bombonera. In any case, the victory served to stay four units.

* The great triumph of the Dean in Mar del Plata

Saint Lawrencewho lost only one game since the arrival of Rubén Insúa, tied for the fifth time in the competition against Banfield and accumulate 11 points. River Platewho was also left out of the continental competition, equaled 2-2 against Vélez -his executioner in the Cup- and reached 9. The situation of Independent (8 units) is even more complex: plunged into an institutional and sports crisis, they drew goalless against Central after the dismissal of Eduardo Domínguez.

* The celebrations of Argentines before Barracas

In addition to the standings, there is the annual one, which will report passages to international competitions. There, Racing, Argentinos and Gimnasia appear in positions of Libertadores 2023 (plus Boca, champion of the League Cup). And Newell’s, River, Estudiantes, Huracán, Defensa and Godoy Cruz appear in a South American situation.

* The alternatives in Boca’s triumph

And what about the descent? Today, Aldosivi and Patronato are the ones that would be losing the category, with Central Córdoba and Sarmiento just one step above.

THIS IS HOW THE DATE 9 WILL BE PLAYED

Tuesday, July 19

16:30 Platense – Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero)

16:30 Columbus – Aldosivi

19:00 Racing – Arsenal

19:00 Atletico Tucuman – Sarmiento (Junin)

21:30 Argentines – Boca

Wednesday, July 20

14:00 San Lorenzo – Union (Santa Fe)

16:30 Board of Trustees (Paraná) – Tigre

19:00 Students (La Plata) – Central Barracks

19:00 Defense and Justice – Independent