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
3-3-6, 13th in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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2021 Prim A Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colón (Santa Fe) | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +13 | 24 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +8 | 22 |
| San Lorenzo | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 21 |
| River Plate | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +11 | 18 |
| Rosario Central | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 |
| Racing Club | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| Banfield | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | +1 | 17 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 16 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -5 | 15 |
| Aldosivi | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -3 | 11 |
| Platense | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
| Arsenal de Sarandí | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 11 |
2021 Team LeadersArgentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsArgentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Goal Difference-1Tied-14th
Goals Scored15Tied-11th
Assists10Tied-11th
Goals Conceded16Tied-16th