Visiting Admiral Brown secured a 3-1 victory over New Chicago in the Primera Nacional match.
Promotions and Relegations in the 2024 Primera Nacional Season
In the 2024 Primera Nacional season, a significant shake-up was underway in the Argentine football league system. While relegation was temporarily suspended, the race for promotion was as intense as ever.
The season saw 30 teams divided into two zones of 15 teams each. Each team played round-robin matches within their zone, as well as an inter-zonal match per round. The top two teams from each zone qualified for the final, battling it out for the first promotion to the Liga Profesional.
However, the competition didn't end there for teams finishing between 2nd and 8th in each zone. They were given a chance to compete in a reduced tournament for the second promotion spot. The exact structure of this playoff was not fully detailed in the results, but traditionally, it involves playoffs or reduction tournaments among teams not qualifying directly for championship stages.
Meanwhile, the 2024 season marked the end of a three-year cycle without relegation from Primera Nacional. In 2025, relegation returns with a twist. The team with the worst three-year points average will face demotion, while the second relegation team will be determined based on the aggregate table of the 2025 season. Interestingly, a third relegation spot will be filled by a match between the two next-to-last teams from each zone.
In summary, the 2024 Primera Nacional season was a pivotal moment in the league's history. While no teams were relegated, the race for promotion was intense, with two teams moving up to the Argentine Primera División. The return of relegation in 2025 promises to add another layer of excitement to the league.
References: - Wander Argentina overview of 2024 season format and relegation suspension - Wikipedia note on 2025 season with relegation returning - Torneo Federal A 2025 revalida stages related information indicating promotion/relegation playoff structure in lower tiers
In the 2024 Primera Nacional season, the intensity of the race for promotion in Argentine sports was apparent, with football teams fighting fiercely for a spot in the Liga Profesional. Furthermore, teams finishing between 2nd and 8th in each zone had the opportunity to compete in a reduced tournament for a second promotion spot, maintaining the excitement in the football leagues.
