Unión stay strong in the race for a place in the Clausura play-offs | OneFootball

Unión maintained its place among the leaders, although it is now second to Boca due to goal difference. Here’s what their round of 16 matchup would be.

With matchday 11 completed, the Clausura Tournament of the Professional League is beginning to shape its decisive stage, and Unión is well positioned heading into the round of 16. The team from Santa Fe, with a solid campaign in Zone A, is in second place and, if the tournament ended today, would face Atlético Tucumán, seventh in Zone B.

The championship format states that the matchups are formed between the top eight teams from each group, with the top teams from one zone facing the lowest-ranked qualifiers from the other. This way, the Tatengues would avoid the main contenders and would have the chance to play their series at the 15 de Abril stadium, thanks to their better position in the standings.

This is how the round of 16 matchups would look

Bracket 1

Bracket 2

In Zone A, the current qualifiers are Boca, Unión, Barracas, Estudiantes, Defensa y Justicia, Tigre, Huracán, and Argentinos Juniors, with Central Córdoba, Belgrano, and Banfield close behind. In Zone B, those currently in are Riestra, Vélez, Lanús, River, Rosario Central, San Lorenzo, Atlético Tucumán, and Gimnasia de La Plata.

The absences of Independiente and Racing are surprising, as they would currently be out of the knockout stage, as well as the reigning champions Platense, who have not managed to maintain their Apertura level.

How the playoffs will be played

The round of 16 will be played at the stadium of the higher-ranked team, a format that will continue for the quarterfinals and semifinals. The final, however, will be played at a neutral venue, to be confirmed by the Professional League.

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