The 1‑1 draw at Junín bruised River’s hopes, leaving them eighth overall and five points shy of the Libertadores zone.
River’s season is riddled with setbacks, and securing a 2027 Libertadores place tops the agenda. For my money, missing that slot would be unacceptable.
Fans are buzzing about the chance to crown the Clausura champions. Though currently ninth in Zone B, four games remain and a top‑eight finish looks likely, opening a playoff path.
Another route lies in the aggregate table: the top two teams not already qualified as champions go straight in, while the third must start from the second phase, the famed repechage.
River drew 1‑1 with Sarmiento. (Photo: Getty).
River’s upcoming challenges
- 18/10 | Belgrano vs. River – Clausura
- 25/10 | River vs. Racing – Clausura
- 01/11 | Boca vs. River – Clausura
- A/C | Aldosivi vs. River – Clausura
Annual Table 2026
- Independiente Rivadavia – 52 points – LIBERTADORES/CHAMPION
- Boca Juniors – 51 points – LIBERTADORES
- Argentinos Juniors – 51 points – LIBERTADORES
- Rosario Central – 50 points – SOUTH AMERICAN CUP
- Vélez Sarsfield – 49 points – SOUTH AMERICAN CUP
- Belgrano – 48 points – (Qualified for Libertadores – Apertura champion)
- Instituto – 47 points – SOUTH AMERICAN CUP
- River Plate – 46 points – SOUTH AMERICAN CUP
- Estudiantes LP – 45 points – SOUTH AMERICAN CUP
- Gimnasia de La Plata – 45 points – SOUTH AMERICAN CUP
- Lanús – 44 points
- Defensa y Justicia – 43 points
- Independiente – 42 points
- Huracán – 41 points
- Barracas Central – 39 points
- Sarmiento – 39 points
- Gimnasia (M) – 39 points
- San Lorenzo – 36 points
- Talleres – 35 points
- Unión – 34 points
- Tigre – 32 points
- Racing – 32 points
- Newell’s – 32 points
- Banfield – 31 points
- Atlético Tucumán – 28 points
- Platense – 27 points
- Central Córdoba – 26 points
- Deportivo Riestra – 22 points
- Aldosivi – 16 points
- Estudiantes (RC) – 11 points – RELEGATION
Clausura Standings
Key Data
- River Plate finished eighth in the annual table, halting their Libertadores push.
- The Clausura offers a route if River clinches the championship this year.
- The 2027 Libertadores allocates spots to the top finishers in the cumulative table.