Advantage Argentina in South America's great rivalry
Argentina has drawn first blood in South America's 2021 calendar of club football, with Defensa y Justicia beating Palmeiras in Wednesday's Recopa.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
3-3-3, 13th in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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2021 Prim A Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colón (Santa Fe) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| River Plate | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +13 | 18 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +5 | 15 |
| Racing Club | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 15 |
| Rosario Central | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| San Lorenzo | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Banfield | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 13 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 11 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 11 |
| Aldosivi | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| Platense | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| Arsenal de Sarandí | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -12 | 5 |
2021 Team LeadersArgentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsArgentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Goal Difference2Tied-8th
Goals Scored15Tied-5th
Assists10Tied-7th
Goals Conceded13Tied-13th