Argentine soccer, mistreated by a leadership determined to constantly change the rules according to its interests, has reached a level of improvisation that is already commonplace that no one knows or understands how the next tournament will be played. The one that will start in just eight days is no exception: the draw that was to be broadcast on TV at the end was not (as if the AFA had credibility left over) and what at first was going to be a league at the end It will be a national cup, without relegation but whose first phase points will affect the average table due to a regulatory exception.
In short: several will have to remove the calculator from the drawer again. Fortunately, Atlético has a cushion of tranquility that allows him to look to the future not with relaxation but with optimism. With an average of 1,479 (71 points harvested in 48 games played between the 18/19 and 19/20 seasons), it is the sixth best placed, behind Boca, Racing, River, Defensa y Justicia and Vélez.
His coefficient would be even better if the 22 points he achieved in the Maradona Cup had been counted: 1,576. Or the three that should be given for the non-presentation of River before the pandemic (with those it would reach 1,627). Worse is the case of Banfield, runner-up of the Maradona Cup, whose 23 points would have served him to escape from the lot of urged, which also includes Colón, Patronato, Godoy Cruz and Gimnasia.
Heart “Dean”
Second friendly
After Tuesday’s victory over San Lorenzo, Atlético will play its second friendly match today at 9 o’clock, against the Boca Reserve at the Ezeiza site. The delegation will return on Sunday on the 19:00 flight to Tucumán, after Saturday’s friendly against Estudiantes.
In conversations
At the end of this edition, the departure of Lucas Melano to San Lorenzo remained unconfirmed, as some details of the operation had yet to be defined. If the cordovan’s departure is confirmed, another striker would be sought to replace him. Taking into account that the new tournament will begin on February 12, the “Dean” intends to have new faces.
Promotion for members
The club launched a promotion for members to catch up with the payment of the fee. Paying until February 28, the value will be $ 4,800 for the January-June 2021 semester. In addition, until that day, those who owe the July-December 2020 semester will be able to pay it off at a cost of $ 4,000. Payment can be made at the stadium from Monday to Friday (10am to 8pm) and Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Also by electronic payment.
In search of tranquility
“Beyond the fact that this season there will be no relegation, each point will serve to increase the average. That’s what we are going to aim for so that Atlético is calm for several years, ”said Nicolás Aguirre, who started Tuesday against San Lorenzo.