River is in a delicate situation to ensure its participation in the Copa Libertadores 2025after the recent elimination of the continental tournament in the semifinals against Atlético Mineiro and having been left out of the Argentine Cup.
With the Professional League almost out of reach due to the vast advantage that Velez takes him on the table, the only potable path left for the group of Nunez is the classification by Annual Table.
The classification system Argentine Football Association (AFA) for the Liberators grants quotas to the champion of the Professional Leagueto the League Cup and to the one of the Argentine Cup.
Since these paths are no longer an option for Riverunless he has a great finish to the tournament and the other teams begin to lose points, the “Millionaire” now depends on the three remaining places that are assigned to the best placed in the Annual Table.
In this classification, River is in fourth position, just two points behind Workshops and Godoy Cruzteams with which he already played and lost this season.
To secure a place in the Liberatorsthe group led by Marcelo Gallardomust surpass both Workshops like to Godoy Cruz in the remaining points and prevent teams like Racing, Hurricane, Boca either Unionwho are the closest, overcome it.
What games River has left to qualify for the Copa Libertadores 2025
The next meetings in the Professional League They will be decisive, since each victory could bring them closer to their goal. The rivals he will face are: Banfield, Institute, Barracas Central, Independiente Rivadavia, San Lorenzo, Estudiantes (LP), Rosario Central and racing.
A detail that could work in favor of River the thing is Velezcurrent leader of the Annual Table and semi-finalist of the Argentine Cupfree up one or two spots in case you win the championship in one of the tournaments in dispute.
In this scenario, the fourth classified in the Annual Tableposition currently occupied Riveryou would get your pass to the Libertadores 2025but depending on other results is not a safe strategy.
Therefore, River Plate faces the next eight days with the obligation to score as many points as possible so as not to depend on other teams and keep the illusion of victory alive. Copa Libertadores 2025. The journey begins on Saturday, November 2 at the Monumentalwhen faced with banfield in a key match for their continental aspirations.
Source: Ambito
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