Boca vs. River headlines Copa Libertadores semis
The semifinal of the Copa Libertadores that has been both desired and dreaded is set. Three of the final four teams have a familiar look about them.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
5-2-0, 1st in Argentine Superliga
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2019-20 Prim A Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Juniors | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +8 | 17 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 16 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | +5 | 15 |
| Lanús | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 14 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| San Lorenzo | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 13 |
| Vélez Sarsfield | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 13 |
| Arsenal de Sarandà | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | +5 | 12 |
| Racing Club | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 12 |
| River Plate | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 11 |
| Rosario Central | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | +2 | 11 |
| Patronato | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Independiente | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 9 |
| Huracán | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| Banfield | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| Colón (Santa Fe) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 7 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 7 |
| Atlético Tucumán | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 6 |
| Aldosivi | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 5 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 5 |
| Unión (Santa Fe) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -8 | 3 |
| Gimnasia La Plata | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 1 |
2019-20 Team LeadersArgentine Superliga
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsArgentine Superliga
Goal Difference82nd
Goals Scored8Tied-9th
Assists5Tied-9th
Goals Conceded01st