On Monday, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata ended the regular phase of the 2025 Clausura Tournament with a resounding 3-0 victory over Platense as visitors, thus defining the matchups for the round of 16. The Playoffs, which will be covered by the Argentine News Agency, will feature the highly anticipated clash between Racing and River at the Cilindro de Avellaneda, as the 'Academy' finished in a higher position than the 'Millionaires' in their respective tables. In Zone A, Boca qualified as the leader with 29 points, followed by Unión de Santa Fe, Racing, Central Córdoba, Argentinos Juniors, Barracas Central, Tigre, and Estudiantes de La Plata. Meanwhile, in Zone B, the teams advancing to the next round were Rosario Central, first with 31 points, Lanús, Deportivo Riestra, Vélez, San Lorenzo, River, Gimnasia y Esgrima, and Talleres.Here are the round of 16 matchups for the 2025 Clausura:Left side1A vs. 8B: Boca vs. Talleres4B vs. 5A: Vélez vs. Argentinos Juniors2B vs. 7A: Lanús vs. Tigre3A vs. 6B: Racing vs. RiverRight side1B vs. 8A: Rosario Central vs. Estudiantes4A vs. 5B: Central Córdoba vs. San Lorenzo2A vs. 7B: Unión vs. Gimnasia3B vs. 6A: Riestra vs. Barracas Central
2025 Clausura Round of 16 Matchups Set in Argentina
Gimnasia's victory ended the 2025 Clausura regular season. All round of 16 matchups are now set, including the main event: Racing vs. River.