The date ended. This is how the League Cup standings remained: who is approaching the quarterfinals

The eighth round of the League Cup came to an end, with a 2-2 draw between Newell’s and San Lorenzo. This Monday, with a single match, in charge of Instituto and Huracán, the ninth day begins

In Zone A, the one who came out most favored was Independiente. El Rojo defeated Argentinos Juniors in their stadium by 2 to 1 and remained the sole leader. But, to end up in that privileged position, he had to wait for the duel between Talleres and River, which they tied 2 to 2 in Córdoba in a true great game. The team that surprises here is Barracas Central. El Guapo only lost on the second date, he has not fallen for six and is in second place. El Millonario and el Bicho are the other two teams that, for now, are qualifying for the quarterfinals. However, none of the top four will be able to relax, because they are closely followed by Instituto, which opens the date this Monday with the possibility of reaching the leadership if it wins, and Talleres, Vélez and Rosario Central are also lurking.

Independiente is the only leader of zone ATHE NATION/Manuel Cortina

In zone B, Estudiantes stopped Godoy Cruz’s march. Although the Mendoza team continues in first place, Pincha left them undefeated in Mendoza, and was one point away as the only second. Lanús, which defeated Defensa y Justicia 4-0, is not losing track of them and settled into third place. Racing did not know how to take advantage of the emotional boost that the victory in the classic against Independiente gave them, they added a unit against Platense (0-0) and are the last of those to advance to the quarterfinals. Boca, with Edinson Cavani’s hat trick, defeated Belgrano 3-2 and placed itself in an expectant fifth place, on a par with Newell’s, which has gone four games without winning after drawing 2-2 with San Lorenzo in a duel full of condiments .

Estudiantes beat Godoy Cruz, took away his undefeated record and is now the only team in the championship that did not lose. In addition, he came in second place in zone BMarcelo Aguilar – LA NACIÓN

Although there is still a long way to go, those teams that will fight to avoid relegation are beginning to appear in the general table. Sarmiento, who only has three units, is the one who would be losing the category for the moment. But there are several teams that have five units and cannot relax. In the average table, the two promoted are the ones who appear difficult and cannot move away from the last positions. Riestra, who is last, is the one who would be relegated so far, and Independiente Rivadavia is placed second to last.

This is the positions in both areas

This is the annual table

This is how date 9 will be played

The 2024 League Cup has no pause. The ninth day will begin to be played this Monday in Córdoba with the duel between Instituto and Huracán, in which it will be the only duel of the day. Both Boca and River will play on Wednesday. El Millonario will receive Independiente Rivadavia and Xeneize travels to Santa Fe to visit Unión. There will be a duel pending, which San Lorenzo and Godoy Cruz will play on Wednesday the 20th, and on Saturday the tenth will begin to be played.

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