Fútbol Argentino
Independiente moves above Defensa in the table and edges closer to the Sudamericana
The official Liga Profesional website now shows El Rojo in 13th place and El Halcón in 14th. That change brings it closer to a scenario in which it could qualify for the Copa Sudamericana, although it still depends on three conditions.
Lucas Pérez1 min read
The race to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana added an important chapter for Independiente. The official Liga Profesional website now places it above Defensa y Justicia in the table, a move that leaves it in a more favorable position heading into the final stretch.
What changed in the table
According to the official update, Rojo now appears in 13th place, while Halcón is down to 14th. It is no small detail: at this stage, every position can change a team’s international fate.That reshuffle is fueling expectations in Avellaneda, because the club could end up qualifying for the Sudamericana if three conditions are met. For now, the confirmed fact is that the outlook has improved for Independiente.
A finish that remains open
The situation is still unresolved. The concrete fact is that the table now favors them over Defensa y Justicia, and that leaves them in a better spot in the final count.In a season-ending stretch where every point matters twice over, the official update gives Rojo some breathing room. It remains to be seen whether the necessary conditions ultimately line up, but at least it has already managed to take a step forward in the fight to stay in an international competition.
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