With five matches remaining in the regular phase, no team is eliminated and every game carries real weight for the standings, keeping the competition intensely competitive.
The LPF Cup heads into the defining stretch of the regular phase, and this edition stands out from the two earlier editions held in early 2021 and 2022. The race now includes two new pressures: securing a spot in next year’s International Cups and, for the first time, a relegation system based on the final year-end table in addition to results averaged over the season.
TABLES, MATCHES AND RESULTS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LPF CUP 2023
Given these overlapping goals, every team has a mission beyond the cup itself: finish in the top four of their zone to reach the playoffs. Those playoffs will crown the champion, a title previously claimed in this format by Colón and Boca Juniors. The rules specify that after 14 rounds, teams within each zone will meet in a 1st vs. 4th and 2nd vs. 3rd setup, with home advantage awarded to the higher seed. The semi-finals and final take place at a neutral venue for fairness and drama.
HOW THE QUARTER-FINAL PAIRS LOOK WITH THE CURRENT STANDINGS
After nine rounds, the following quarter-final matchups could materialize:
- Independiente (1st in Zone A) vs. Platense (4th in Zone B)
- Godoy Cruz (2nd in Zone B) vs. Instituto (3rd in Zone A)
- Belgrano (1st in Zone B) vs. Colón (4th in Zone A)
- River Plate (2nd in Zone A) vs. Newell’s Old Boys (3rd in Zone B)
These potential pairings reflect the shifting balance of power within the league and highlight the urgency as squads chase favorable seeds and the opportunity to advance in the knockout phase. Fans can expect every remaining match to influence the race for playoffs, regulation position, and overall bragging rights. The evolving table and remaining fixtures mean surprises are possible and predictability is scarce, keeping momentum high across the divisions.