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Boca trails Argentina’s annual table leader by one point
Argentina’s annual table combines points from the first phases of the Apertura and Clausura tournaments, not the playoffs.
With the Clausura at its 12th round, Independiente Rivadavia leads on 52 points, and Boca and Argentinos have 51 each.
Belgrano has already qualified for the 2027 Copa Libertadores by winning the Apertura.
The top three teams in the annual table also qualify for the Libertadores, with the third entering a qualifying round.
Teams placed fourth through ninth qualify for the 2027 Copa Sudamericana.
River is ninth, while Boca is currently second and one point behind the leader.
The remaining Clausura matches can change the standings, which also contribute to deciding one of the season’s relegations.
Boca is second in Argentina’s 2026 annual table, one point behind leader Independiente Rivadavia.
Independiente Rivadavia has 52 points after 28 matches, while Boca has 51 from 28.
Argentinos is third with 51 points, behind Boca on goal difference.
The annual table awards a title to the team with the most points and helps determine qualification for next year’s international cups.
Belgrano has already qualified for the 2027 Copa Libertadores by winning the 2026 Apertura.
- Who
- Boca and the teams competing in Argentina’s 2026 annual table.
- What
- Boca is second, one point behind leader Independiente Rivadavia.
- When
- The standings were reported on October 12, 2026, during the Clausura’s 12th round.
- Where
- Argentina.
- Why
- The annual table awards a season title and helps determine qualification for the 2027 international cups.
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- Leader
- Independiente Rivadavia, 52 points from 28 matches
- Boca
- Second place, 51 points from 28 matches
- Third place
- Argentinos, 51 points and a +9 goal difference
- Boca goal difference
- +19
- Already qualified
- Belgrano secured a place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores by winning the Apertura
- Standings date
- October 12, 2026
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