Independiente’s Path to Playoff Qualification: What Needs to Happen?

After the important victory over Atlético Tucumán, Rojo is very close to qualifying for the playoffs. What needs to happen for that to happen?

With date 12 almost over (all that remains is for Boca and San Lorenzo to face each other on Wednesday afternoon), Independent was a few points away from be able to classify among the four best in their group. At the moment is in second place behind River with 22 points and during Tuesday night he celebrated Banfield’s victory over Colón because, By winning the weekend against Taladro, he will confirm his pass to the next stage.

Because? Okay, yes The King of Cups wins will add a total of 25 points and will have a seven-point advantage over Instituto and Vélez, which so far would be the two teams that are fighting to enter the playoff zone. Adding three against Banfield, even if the other teams win, Independiente will have a difference of four points when there will only be three left in play by the last date. That is to say, today Carlos Tevez’s team depends on itself to qualify for the quarterfinals.

If they do not win against Banfield, the numbers will be tighter but Independiente will have the last chance against Talleres in Córdoba.

Regarding the annual table, it is already known that El Rojo managed to save himself from relegation. With no mathematical chances of being able to go down to the second category, Independiente does not lose sight of qualification for the Copa Sudamericana. Today it is in 15th place, with 50 points, four away from the last place. It is difficult, but not impossible considering that an extra spot could be released at the end of the year when the Argentine Cup champion is known.

2023-11-07 21:44:40
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