River Plate started the Clausura Tournament in the worst possible way, and the four consecutive defeats seriously complicated their chances of qualifying for the 2027 Copa Libertadores through the annual table. Still, they retain a minimal possibility if they achieve an almost perfect performance in the remaining regular phase.
Since 2022, the top three from the accumulated table qualify, except for those who are already champions. The third place secures a spot in Phase 2, the same stage where Boca and Argentinos were eliminated in the 2025 and 2026 editions.
A review of the last seasons shows how many points were needed to secure a spot. In 2022, Argentinos qualified directly with 67 points (54.5 percent) and Huracán went to the playoff with 65. In 2023, San Lorenzo accumulated 64 and Godoy Cruz 63. In 2024, River itself qualified with 70 points and Boca finished second with 67. All those tournaments were played over 41 matches.
The landscape changed in 2025 with the current format of 32 matches. Boca qualified directly with 62 points (64.6 percent) and Argentinos reached the playoff with 57. The bar was raised because there are fewer matches to accumulate points.
