2005-2006 in Argentine football
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The 2005-06 Argentine First Division Apertura was a nail biter. After a head-to-head finish in the last weeks Boca Juniors
took the trophy home. Gimnasia de La Plata
will have to wait for their first-ever championship.
The 2005-06 Argentine First Division Clausura saw Boca Juniors become the first team since River Plate
in 1999/2000 to win the Apertura and the Clausura in the same season. This capped an amazing year for Boca, as they won every tournament they were eligible (they weren't eligible for the Copa Libertadores after a dismal Clausura last season). Lanús
were the big surprise of the Clausura, as they finished 2nd in the league. Boca also achieved 80 points in a season for the first time since 1998/99 when they scored 89 points.
Argentina
drew one of the most difficult groups in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
, advanced to the second round but lost against hosts Germany
in the Quarter-Finals.
After an abysmal season, Instituto
and Tiro Federal
were relegated to the Nacional B Division
a few weeks before the end of the tournament. The next two worst teams in the relegation standings, Argentinos Juniors
and Olimpo de Bahía Blanca
, played a Promoción playoff (home and away) series against Huracán
and Belgrano de Córdoba
, respectively, for two spots in next year's Argentine First Division. Argentinos Juniors remains in the top category after drawing with Huracán twice. Olimpo, however, were relegated to Nacional B after losing twice to Belgrano.
Argentinos Juniors remains in the Argentine First Division after a 3 - 3 aggegate tie by virtue of a "sports advantage". In case of a tie in goals, the team from the First Division gets to stay in it.
Belgrano de Córdoba
wins 4-2 and is promoted to Argentine First Division. Olimpo de Bahia Blanca
is relegated to the Argentine Nacional B.
matches from August 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006.
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
took the trophy home. Gimnasia de La Plata
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División...
will have to wait for their first-ever championship.
The 2005-06 Argentine First Division Clausura saw Boca Juniors become the first team since River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
in 1999/2000 to win the Apertura and the Clausura in the same season. This capped an amazing year for Boca, as they won every tournament they were eligible (they weren't eligible for the Copa Libertadores after a dismal Clausura last season). Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet...
were the big surprise of the Clausura, as they finished 2nd in the league. Boca also achieved 80 points in a season for the first time since 1998/99 when they scored 89 points.
Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
drew one of the most difficult groups in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
, advanced to the second round but lost against hosts Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
in the Quarter-Finals.
After an abysmal season, Instituto
Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba
Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba is an Argentine sports club from Córdoba, which professional football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system.Famous players who have played at Instituto include Osvaldo Ardiles, Mario Alberto...
and Tiro Federal
Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino
Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino is an Argentine sports club from the city of Rosario, province of Santa Fe, whose football team currently plays in Primera B Nacional Argentina, the Argentine 2nd division.Founded on March 29, 1905, they were one of the founding members of the Rosario amateur...
were relegated to the Nacional B Division
Primera B Nacional Argentina
Primera B Nacional is the second most important category of Argentine football organized by the Argentine Football Association.It is played by teams from all over the country...
a few weeks before the end of the tournament. The next two worst teams in the relegation standings, Argentinos Juniors
Argentinos Juniors
Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early...
and Olimpo de Bahía Blanca
Olimpo de Bahía Blanca
Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the...
, played a Promoción playoff (home and away) series against Huracán
Huracán
Huracan is the hurricane god of Maya mythology.Huracán may also refer to:*ARM Huracán, a Mexican Navy missile boat*Huracán , a Mexican telenovelaIn sports:*Huracán Buceo, Uruguayan football club...
and Belgrano de Córdoba
Belgrano de Córdoba
Club Atlético Belgrano is a sport club from Córdoba, Argentina, best known for its football team, promoted to the Argentine first division at the end of the 2010/2011 season. The football team is very popular and it has one of the largest fan bases outside Buenos Aires...
, respectively, for two spots in next year's Argentine First Division. Argentinos Juniors remains in the top category after drawing with Huracán twice. Olimpo, however, were relegated to Nacional B after losing twice to Belgrano.
Torneo Apertura ("Opening" Tournament)
| Position | Team | Points | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
40 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| 2 | Gimnasia de La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División... |
37 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 9 |
| 3 | Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system... |
33 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| 4 | Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
32 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 34 | 22 | 12 |
| 5 | Banfield Club Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
28 | 19 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| 6 | River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
28 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 22 | 9 |
| 7 | Estudiantes La Plata | 28 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| 8 | Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early... |
28 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 20 | -1 |
| 9 | San Lorenzo Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro is an Argentine sports club based in Boedo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, mostly known because of its football team.... |
28 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 39 | -6 |
| 10 | Colón de Santa Fe Colón de Santa Fe Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96... |
26 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 1 |
| 11 | Racing Club Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
25 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 27 | 1 |
| 12 | Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the... |
23 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 23 | -4 |
| 13 | Lanús Club Atlético Lanús Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet... |
23 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 31 | -10 |
| 14 | Arsenal de Sarandí Arsenal de Sarandí Arsenal Fútbol Club, usually referred as Arsenal de Sarandí, is a football club from the Sarandí neighbourhood in the city of Avellaneda, Argentina, which was founded in 1957 by the Grondona brothers. Arsenal currently plays in the top tier of Argentine football, the Primera División Argentina.... |
22 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 24 | -1 |
| 15 | Rosario Central Rosario Central Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season.... |
22 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 29 | -9 |
| 16 | Newell's Old Boys Newell's Old Boys Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football... |
20 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 27 | -2 |
| 17 | Quilmes Quilmes Atlético Club Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division.... |
19 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 27 | -7 |
| 18 | Gimnasia de Jujuy Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima is an Argentine sports club based in San Salvador, Jujuy Province... |
18 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 30 | -7 |
| 19 | Tiro Federal Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino is an Argentine sports club from the city of Rosario, province of Santa Fe, whose football team currently plays in Primera B Nacional Argentina, the Argentine 2nd division.Founded on March 29, 1905, they were one of the founding members of the Rosario amateur... |
15 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 31 | -9 |
| 20 | Instituto Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba is an Argentine sports club from Córdoba, which professional football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system.Famous players who have played at Instituto include Osvaldo Ardiles, Mario Alberto... |
15 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 27 | -16 |
Top Scorers
| Position | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Cámpora Javier Cámpora Javier Edgardo Cámpora is an Argentine Footballer who plays for Huracán.- Career :He is a striker who has played professional football in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Mexico and Aris Thessaloniki FC in Greece.... |
Tiro Federal Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino is an Argentine sports club from the city of Rosario, province of Santa Fe, whose football team currently plays in Primera B Nacional Argentina, the Argentine 2nd division.Founded on March 29, 1905, they were one of the founding members of the Rosario amateur... |
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| 2 | Leonardo Pisculichi Leonardo Pisculichi Leonardo Nicolás Pisculichi is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Al-Arabi Sports Club, as a forward... |
Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early... |
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| 2 | Rodrigo Palacio Rodrigo Palacio Rodrigo Sebastián Palacio is an Argentine footballer of Spanish descent currently playing for Serie A club Genoa. He plays as a second striker and winger. One of his greatest skills is his speed, which he utilizes very effectively down the flanks. He is son of José Ramón Palacio, a historic player... |
Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
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| 2 | Gonzalo Vargas Gonzalo Vargas Gonzalo Vargas Abella is a Uruguayan Association football striker. He plays for Gimnasia de La Plata in the Primera B Nacional.Vargas is nicknamed Turbo because of his explosive dribbles and high speed sprints.... |
Gimnasia de La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División... |
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| 2 | José Luis Calderón José Luis Calderón José Luis Calderón is an Argentine former football striker. He played for 17 years between 1989 and 2006 without winning a trophy, but since then, between the ages of 36 and 39 he won four major championships with three different teams.... |
Estudiantes de La Plata Estudiantes de La Plata Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history.... |
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| 3 | Nicolás Frutos Nicolás Frutos Nicolás Alejandro Frutos is a former Argentine football striker who last played for R.S.C. Anderlecht. He obtained a transfer from Independiente on October 21, 2005 but was only allowed to play for Anderlecht since January 2006... |
Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
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| 3 | Sergio Agüero Sergio Agüero Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City in England's Premier League and the Argentine national team.... |
Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
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| 3 | Iván Moreno y Fabianesi Iván Moreno y Fabianesi Iván Moreno y Fabianesi is a Spanish - Argentine football midfielder, who plays for Colón de Santa Fe in Argentina.-Early life:... |
Colón de Santa Fe Colón de Santa Fe Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96... |
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| 4 | Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi , nicknamed "El Pocho", is an Argentine football striker of Italian descent, who currently plays for Italian Serie A club Napoli and the Argentine national team.-Atlético Estudiantes:... |
San Lorenzo Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro is an Argentine sports club based in Boedo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, mostly known because of its football team.... |
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Relegation
- There is no relegation after the Apertura. For the relegation results of this tournament see below.
Torneo Clausura ("Closing" Tournament)
| Position | Team | Points | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
43 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 14 | 23 |
| 2 | Lanús Club Atlético Lanús Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet... |
35 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| 3 | River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
34 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 39 | 24 | 15 |
| 4 | Gimnasia de Jujuy Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima is an Argentine sports club based in San Salvador, Jujuy Province... |
33 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| 5 | Gimnasia de La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División... |
32 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 22 | 9 |
| 6 | Newell's Old Boys Newell's Old Boys Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football... |
31 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 18 | 9 |
| 7 | Banfield Club Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
31 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 22 | 6 |
| 8 | San Lorenzo Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro is an Argentine sports club based in Boedo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, mostly known because of its football team.... |
28 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 9 | Olimpo Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the... |
26 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 10 | Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system... |
25 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 3 |
| 11 | Estudiantes La Plata | 24 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 31 | -6 |
| 12 | Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
23 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 13 | Rosario Central Rosario Central Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season.... |
23 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 17 | -2 |
| 14 | Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early... |
22 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 28 | -2 |
| 15 | Arsenal de Sarandí Arsenal de Sarandí Arsenal Fútbol Club, usually referred as Arsenal de Sarandí, is a football club from the Sarandí neighbourhood in the city of Avellaneda, Argentina, which was founded in 1957 by the Grondona brothers. Arsenal currently plays in the top tier of Argentine football, the Primera División Argentina.... |
22 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -3 |
| 16 | Colón de Santa Fe Colón de Santa Fe Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96... |
20 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 26 | -7 |
| 17 | Quilmes Quilmes Atlético Club Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division.... |
20 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 28 | -17 |
| 18 | Racing Club Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
19 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 24 | -10 |
| 19 | Instituto Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba is an Argentine sports club from Córdoba, which professional football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system.Famous players who have played at Instituto include Osvaldo Ardiles, Mario Alberto... |
13 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 37 | -21 |
| 20 | Tiro Federal Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino is an Argentine sports club from the city of Rosario, province of Santa Fe, whose football team currently plays in Primera B Nacional Argentina, the Argentine 2nd division.Founded on March 29, 1905, they were one of the founding members of the Rosario amateur... |
12 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 39 | -24 |
Top Scorers
| Position | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzalo Vargas Gonzalo Vargas Gonzalo Vargas Abella is a Uruguayan Association football striker. He plays for Gimnasia de La Plata in the Primera B Nacional.Vargas is nicknamed Turbo because of his explosive dribbles and high speed sprints.... |
Gimnasia de La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División... |
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| 2 | Ernesto Farías Ernesto Farías Ernesto Antonio Farías is an Argentine footballer who plays for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube in Brazil, as a striker.-Club career:... |
River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
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| 2 | Martín Palermo Martín Palermo Martín Palermo is a retired Argentine footballer who formerly played for Boca Juniors of Argentina, and the Argentina national team... |
Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
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| 3 | Ignacio Scocco Ignacio Scocco Ignacio "Nacho" Martín Scocco is an Argentine International Football player currently playing as a winger for Al Ain of the Pro-League. Scocco can play on both wings, but prefers to play on the left. He can also play as a attacking midfielder and often as striker... |
Newell's Old Boys Newell's Old Boys Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football... |
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| 3 | Sergio Agüero Sergio Agüero Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City in England's Premier League and the Argentine national team.... |
Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
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| 4 | Silvio Carrario Silvio Carrario Silvio René Carrario is an Argentine football football manager and former player.... |
Quilmes Quilmes Atlético Club Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division.... |
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| 4 | Ezequiel Maggiolo | Olimpo de Bahia Blanca Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the... |
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| 4 | Rodrigo Palacio Rodrigo Palacio Rodrigo Sebastián Palacio is an Argentine footballer of Spanish descent currently playing for Serie A club Genoa. He plays as a second striker and winger. One of his greatest skills is his speed, which he utilizes very effectively down the flanks. He is son of José Ramón Palacio, a historic player... |
Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
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Relegation
| Team | Average | Points | Played | 2003-04 2003-2004 in Argentine football The 2003-04 Argentine First Division season saw Boca Juniors ecstatic after a title run that also included the Intercontinental Cup. River Plate stole the Clausura leaving hated rival Boca Juniors looking up from second place.... |
2004-05 2004-2005 in Argentine football The 2004-05 Argentine First Division season saw Américo Gallego's Newell's Old Boys win the Apertura title after a fierce battle against Vélez Sársfield for the supremacy... |
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| Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
1.807 | 206 | 114 | 75/38 | 48/38 | 83/37 |
| River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
1.649 | 188 | 114 | 66/38 | 60/38 | 62/37 |
| Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system... |
1.614 | 184 | 114 | 53/38 | 73/38 | 58/38 |
| Banfield Club Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
1.596 | 182 | 114 | 64/38 | 59/38 | 59/38 |
| San Lorenzo Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro is an Argentine sports club based in Boedo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, mostly known because of its football team.... |
1.491 | 170 | 114 | 62/38 | 52/38 | 56/38 |
| Newell's Old Boys Newell's Old Boys Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football... |
1.421 | 162 | 114 | 51/38 | 60/38 | 51/38 |
| Gimnasia de La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Gimnasia y Esgrima was promoted to the first division after becoming champions of the División Intermedia of Argentine football in 1915. Later, in 1929, the club would become champions of the Primera División... |
1.412 | 161 | 114 | 38/38 | 54/38 | 69/38 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata Estudiantes de La Plata Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history.... |
1.377 | 157 | 114 | 44/38 | 61/38 | 52/38 |
| Lanús Club Atlético Lanús Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet... |
1.351 | 154 | 114 | 42/38 | 54/38 | 58/38 |
| Arsenal de Sarandí Arsenal de Sarandí Arsenal Fútbol Club, usually referred as Arsenal de Sarandí, is a football club from the Sarandí neighbourhood in the city of Avellaneda, Argentina, which was founded in 1957 by the Grondona brothers. Arsenal currently plays in the top tier of Argentine football, the Primera División Argentina.... |
1.342 | 153 | 114 | 55/38 | 54/38 | 43/38 |
| Gimnasia de Jujuy Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy Club Atlético Gimnasia y Esgrima is an Argentine sports club based in San Salvador, Jujuy Province... |
1.342 | 51 | 38 | N/A | N/A | 51/38 |
| Racing Club Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
1.333 | 152 | 114 | 50/38 | 58/38 | 44/38 |
| Rosario Central Rosario Central Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season.... |
1.316 | 150 | 114 | 44/38 | 61/38 | 45/38 |
| Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
1.298 | 148 | 114 | 44/38 | 49/38 | 55/38 |
| Colón de Santa Fe Colón de Santa Fe Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96... |
1.298 | 148 | 114 | 49/38 | 53/38 | 46/38 |
| Quilmes Quilmes Atlético Club Quilmes Atlético Club is a sports clubs of Argentina, based on the Partido de Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province. Quilmes is one of the oldest clubs of Argentina, having been founded in 1887. Its football squad currently plays in the Primera B Nacional Division.... |
1.265 | 143 | 114 | 60/38 | 44/38 | 39/38 |
| Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early... |
1.224 | 93 | 76 | N/A | 43/38 | 50/38 |
| Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the... |
1.149 | 131 | 114 | 39/38 | 43/38 | 49/38 |
| Instituto Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba is an Argentine sports club from Córdoba, which professional football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system.Famous players who have played at Instituto include Osvaldo Ardiles, Mario Alberto... |
0.921 | 70 | 76 | N/A | 42/38 | 28/38 |
| Tiro Federal Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino Club Atlético Tiro Federal Argentino is an Argentine sports club from the city of Rosario, province of Santa Fe, whose football team currently plays in Primera B Nacional Argentina, the Argentine 2nd division.Founded on March 29, 1905, they were one of the founding members of the Rosario amateur... |
0.711 | 27 | 38 | N/A | N/A | 27/38 |
"Promoción" playoff
| Date | Home | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2006 | Huracán Huracán Huracan is the hurricane god of Maya mythology.Huracán may also refer to:*ARM Huracán, a Mexican Navy missile boat*Huracán , a Mexican telenovelaIn sports:*Huracán Buceo, Uruguayan football club... |
Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early... |
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| June 4, 2006 | Argentinos Juniors Argentinos Juniors Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early... |
Huracán Huracán Huracan is the hurricane god of Maya mythology.Huracán may also refer to:*ARM Huracán, a Mexican Navy missile boat*Huracán , a Mexican telenovelaIn sports:*Huracán Buceo, Uruguayan football club... |
2 - 2 |
Argentinos Juniors remains in the Argentine First Division after a 3 - 3 aggegate tie by virtue of a "sports advantage". In case of a tie in goals, the team from the First Division gets to stay in it.
| Date | Home | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2006 | Belgrano de Córdoba Belgrano de Córdoba Club Atlético Belgrano is a sport club from Córdoba, Argentina, best known for its football team, promoted to the Argentine first division at the end of the 2010/2011 season. The football team is very popular and it has one of the largest fan bases outside Buenos Aires... |
Olimpo de Bahia Blanca Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the... |
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| June 4, 2006 | Olimpo de Bahia Blanca Olimpo de Bahía Blanca Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the... |
Belgrano de Córdoba Belgrano de Córdoba Club Atlético Belgrano is a sport club from Córdoba, Argentina, best known for its football team, promoted to the Argentine first division at the end of the 2010/2011 season. The football team is very popular and it has one of the largest fan bases outside Buenos Aires... |
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Belgrano de Córdoba
Belgrano de Córdoba
Club Atlético Belgrano is a sport club from Córdoba, Argentina, best known for its football team, promoted to the Argentine first division at the end of the 2010/2011 season. The football team is very popular and it has one of the largest fan bases outside Buenos Aires...
wins 4-2 and is promoted to Argentine First Division. Olimpo de Bahia Blanca
Olimpo de Bahía Blanca
Club Olimpo, usually referred to as Olimpo de Bahía Blanca, is a sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The club was founded on October 15, 1910, and their main activities are basketball and association football. The football team currently plays in the...
is relegated to the Argentine Nacional B.
Lower leagues
| Level | Tournament | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Primera B Nacional Apertura Primera B Nacional Clausura |
Godoy Cruz Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba Club Deportivo Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba, known simply as Godoy Cruz, is a sports club from Godoy Cruz, Mendoza Province, Argentina. The club is best known for their football team, that plays in the Primera División, the top level of the Argentine football league system.-History:The club was founded... Nueva Chicago |
| 3rd | Primera B Metropolitana Primera B Metropolitana Primera B Metropolitana is one of two leagues that form the regionalized third level of the Argentine football league system. The other league at level three is the Torneo Argentino A.... |
Platense Club Atlético Platense Club Atlético Platense is an Argentine sports club based in Vicente López, in the north side of Greater Buenos Aires. The club nickname is Calamar after the journalist Palacio Zino said that the team moved "like a squid in its ink".... |
| 3rd (Interior) | Torneo Argentino A Torneo Argentino A Zone 1Zone 2-List of champions:European-styled seasonsApertura and Clausura seasonsEuropean-styled seasons-External links:*... |
Villa Mitre Club Villa Mitre Club Villa Mitre, is an sports club based in the city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Although many sports are practised at the club, Villa Mitre is mostly known for its football team which currently plays in the Torneo Argentino B, the regionalised fourth division of the... |
| 4th | Primera C Metropolitana Primera C Metropolitana The Primera C is one of the two leagues that form the regionalised fourth level of the Argentine football league system. The other league at level four is the Torneo Argentino B.... |
Deportivo Merlo Club Social y Deportivo Merlo Club Social y Deportivo Merlo is a football club from Parque San Martín, Merlo, Buenos Aires in Argentina... |
| 5th | Primera D Metropolitana Primera D Metropolitana The Primera D is one of two leagues that form the regionalised fifth level of the Argentine football league system. The other league at level five is the Torneo Argentino C.... |
Ituzangó Club Atlético Ituzaingó Club Atlético Ituzaingó is a football club from Ituzaingó in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The team currently plays in Primera D Metropolitana, which is the regionalised fifth tier of the Argentine Football Association league system.... |
Clubs in international competitions
| Team / Competition | 2005 Recopa Sudamericana | 2005 Copa Sudamericana | 2006 Copa Libertadores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
Champions defeated  Once CaldasOnce Caldas Corporación Deportiva Once Caldas is a Colombian association football team, based in Manizales. They were the surprise winners of Copa Libertadores de América in 2004, mainly due to the performances of Juan Carlos Henao and Jhon Viáfara... |
Champions defeated  UNAMClub Universidad Nacional Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City... |
did not qualify |
| Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system... |
did not play | Semifinal eliminated by UNAMClub Universidad Nacional Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City... |
Quarterfinals eliminated by GuadalajaraC.D. Guadalajara Club Deportivo Guadalajara , is a Mexican professional football club based in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Guadalajara plays in the Primera División de México and is the most successful club in Mexican football, having won 11 First Division titles, 7 Campeón de Campeones and 2 Copa México... |
| Estudiantes de La Plata Estudiantes de La Plata Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history.... |
did not play | First stage eliminated by  BanfieldClub Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
Quarterfinals eliminated by  São Paulo |
| River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
did not play | Round of 16 eliminated by CorinthiansSport Club Corinthians Paulista Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league... |
Quarterfinals eliminated by  LibertadClub Libertad Club Libertad is a sports club based in the District Tuyucuá of the city of Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. It was founded on July 30, 1905 and currently plays in the Paraguayan Primera División... |
| Newell's Old Boys Newell's Old Boys Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football... |
did not play | First stage eliminated by Rosario CentralRosario Central Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season.... |
Round of 16 eliminated by Vélez SársfieldClub Atlético Vélez Sársfield Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system... |
| Rosario Central Rosario Central Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season.... |
did not play | Round of 16 eliminated by InternacionalSport Club Internacional Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and... |
Group Stage eliminated (finished last in the group) |
National team
This section covers Argentina'sArgentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
matches from August 1, 2005 to July 31, 2006.
Friendly matches
2006 World Cup qualifiers
2006 World Cup
External links
- AFA
- Argentina on FIFA.com
- Argentina 2005–2006 by Juan Pablo Andrés at RSSSF.