Venue confirmed for the Torneo Apertura final: Córdoba's Kempes | OneFootball

The match that will determine the local tournament champion will be played in the city of Córdoba on Sunday, May 24.

The Torneo Apertura is entering its decisive stage. Hours after the round of 16 matchups were confirmed, the AFA settled on the venue for the grand final: it will be played at Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba on Sunday, May 24.

This Monday, the Association’s authorities decided which stadium will host the head-to-head clash for the title. On this occasion, it will not be at the Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, but in the city of Córdoba.

The last final played at the Mario Alberto Kempes was between River and Estudiantes de La Plata, for the Argentine Super Cup, in March 2024. On that occasion, Martín Demichelis’ River won 2-1.

In recent years, the Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero has hosted most local finals. However, this time, AFA officials decided to take the title-deciding match to the Córdoba stadium, which has a larger capacity (57,000 spectators). At the same time, the city of Córdoba has better road and air connectivity to accommodate fans.

On the other hand, the AFA is already planning the organization of the Apertura round of 16 matches. Although the tentative kickoff times have not yet been set, the truth is that the officials already have a first draft of the dates for the matches.

This is how the round of 16 will be played

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