The San Lorenzo led by Pedro Troglio debuted in the Professional League Cup with a goalless draw away against Banfield, in one of the four meetings that gave continuity to the opening day of the Argentine competition. The ‘Ciclón’ was the first of the so-called big clubs that debuted in the championship, since River and Independiente will face Unión de Santa Fe and Estudiantes de La Plata on Saturday, respectively, while Boca and Racing will face Colón on Sunday. of Santa Fe and Gymnastics and Fencing La Plata.
In other games played this Saturday Vélez Sarsfield won 2-0 against Aldosivi with goals from Lucas Orellano and Lucas Janson, while Godoy Cruz tied 1-1 with Tigre Y Arsenal tied by the same score with Central Rosary. The first day of this League Cup began on Friday with four games: the victory of Central Córdoba De Santiago del Estero by 3-1 against Barracas Central and the 1-0 triumphs of Newell’s Old Boys over Defense and Justice, Argentinos Juniors against to Patronato and Sarmiento against Atlético Tucumán. The day will continue on Saturday and Sunday with six matches that, in addition to the remaining four big ones, will have the intersection of Platense with Talleres de Córdoba and Huracán against Lanús.
The Professional League Cup has 28 teams divided into two zones. After a match against each rival and an ‘interzonal classic’, the best four from each group will qualify for the quarterfinals, which will be played one match on the field of the best placed in the previous phase. The final will be on a neutral court.