Argentine football is considered one of the most complex and organized due to the multiplicity of tournaments and different qualification systems.
The season consists of several tournaments played at different times, with a specific system to determine who qualifies for continental tournaments such as the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
Chronological order of the season in Argentina:
1. Argentine League Cup (Copa de la Liga Profesional)
This tournament is played at the beginning of the season.
The teams are divided into two groups, each group includes 14 teams.
Argentine Cup Champion.
The best 3 teams in the overall standings (excluding the League Champion, League Cup Champion, and Cup Champion).
6 places in the Copa Sudamericana:
The next best 6 teams in the overall standings (excluding teams Qualified for the Libertadores).
-Teams Threatened with relegation.
The relegated teams are determined based on the average points (Promedios), not just the total points.
The average is calculated. By adding up the points the team achieved last time 3 seasons, then dividing it by the number of matches played.
The aim of this system is to protect the big teams from sudden relegation if they have a bad season.
A team is relegated to the second division.
p>But in the 2024 season, there is no relegation due to an exceptional decision taken by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), as it seeks to increase the number of clubs participating in the Premier League to 30.
3 . Copa Argentina
A tournament similar to the FA Cup with a knockout system.
It involves clubs from all divisions (first, second, and third).
