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Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 Review
The 2026 campaign in the Liga Profesional Argentina delivered a thrilling title race, with Estudiantes L.P. narrowly clinching the championship by a single point over Boca Juniors. Both teams showed impressive form, but Estudiantes edged it with a superior goal difference, finishing on 31 points from 16 games. Boca Juniors kept the pressure high until the very end, boasting the best goal difference of +13.
Velez Sarsfield and Talleres Cordoba secured respectable top-four finishes, while Independiente and Lanus rounded out the teams just outside the very top, with Independiente’s G. Ávalos standing out as the league's top scorer and also contributing heavily to assists.
At the other end, Deportivo Riestra struggled throughout, ending the season at the bottom with just 11 points and a goal difference of -7. The relegation battle was as tense as ever, with several clubs fighting hard to avoid the drop. Overall, the 2026 season was a fine showcase of Argentine football, blending fierce competition at the summit with dogged determination from those trying to stay up.
League Pulse
League trends
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 7 | +12 | 31 | LWDWW |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 9 | +13 | 30 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | +6 | 28 | LDDDW |
| 4 |  Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 26 | LDDWW |
| 5 |  Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 20 | +4 | 24 | LWLWD |
| 6 |  Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 15 | +3 | 24 | LDDLW |
| 7 |  San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 22 | LLWDD |
| 8 |  Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 20 | +4 | 21 | LWDDL |
| 9 |  Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 21 | WDLWW |
| 10 |  Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 19 | LLLLL |
| 11 |  Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | -8 | 19 | WLWDW |
| 12 |  Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 16 | LLLDD |
| 13 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 16 | LDWLL |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 15 | DDWDW |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 11 | DWLLL |
Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 Table Analysis
The 2026 Liga Profesional Argentina is shaping up to be a classic nail-biter, with Estudiantes L.P. leading the charge on 31 points after 16 matches. They hold a slender one-point advantage over Boca Juniors, who boast the best goal difference (+13) in the league. It’s a tight race at the summit, with Velez Sarsfield and Talleres Cordoba also firmly in contention, trailing by just a handful of points.
Mid-table sees a cluster of teams like Independiente and Lanus, both on 24 points, battling for position, while the lower half struggles a bit more, with Deportivo Riestra languishing on 11 points and a -7 goal difference. The spread suggests a competitive league where every point counts, especially at the top, where the margin for error is as thin as a well-chosen Argentine steak knife.
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Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 Standouts
G. Ávalos of Independiente is leading the charge this season as the top scorer with 10 goals, proving to be a thorn in the side of defences across the league. Not content with just scoring, Ávalos also chips in with 5 assists, showing he’s not selfish with the ball either.
Union Santa Fe’s J. Palacios and Belgrano Cordoba’s L. Passerini are the joint top creators so far, each racking up 6 assists. Palacios’s creativity is a key asset for Union Santa Fe, who sit comfortably in the top half of the table.
With a competitive leaderboard and plenty of goal contributions from these standout players, the Liga Profesional Argentina 2026 promises an entertaining campaign ahead.