2024 Uruguayan Primera División season
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| Season | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16 February – 8 December 2024 |
| Matches played | 72 |
| Goals scored | 191 (2.65 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Franco López (7 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Defensor Sporting 5–0 Cerro (25 February) |
| Biggest away win | Rampla Juniors 0–3 Peñarol (3 March) |
| Highest scoring | Nacional 6–2 Rampla Juniors (20 April) |
← 2023 2025 → All statistics correct as of 24 April 2024. | |
The 2024 Liga Profesional de Primera División season, also known as the Campeonato Uruguayo de Primera División 2024, is the 121st season of the Uruguayan Primera División, Uruguay's top-flight football league, and the 94th in which it is professional. The season, which was named "100 años de Colombes",[1] began on 16 February and is scheduled to end on 8 December 2024.[2]
Liverpool are the defending champions.
Teams[edit]
16 teams compete in the season: the top thirteen teams in the relegation table of the 2023 season as well as three promoted teams from the Segunda División. The three lowest placed teams in the relegation table of the 2023 season (Montevideo City Torque, Plaza Colonia and La Luz) were relegated to the Segunda División for the 2024 season. They were replaced by the Segunda División champions Miramar Misiones, runners-up Progreso, and the winners of the promotion play-offs Rampla Juniors.
Miramar Misiones, Progreso and Rampla Juniors returned to the top flight after nine, two and four seasons, respectively.[3] On the other hand, La Luz were relegated after one season, Montevideo City Torque were relegated after four seasons and Plaza Colonia returned to the second tier after five seasons.
Stadiums and locations[edit]
Locations of the 2024 season teams outside Montevideo.
Locations of the 2024 Primera División teams within Montevideo.
| Club | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston River | Florida | Campeones Olímpicos | 5,124 |
| Cerro | Montevideo | Luis Tróccoli | 25,000 |
| Cerro Largo | Melo | Antonio Ubilla | 9,000 |
| Danubio | Montevideo | Jardines del Hipódromo | 18,000 |
| Defensor Sporting | Montevideo | Luis Franzini | 18,000 |
| Deportivo Maldonado | Maldonado | Domingo Burgueño Miguel | 22,000 |
| Fénix | Montevideo | Parque Capurro | 10,000 |
| Liverpool | Montevideo | Belvedere | 10,000 |
| Miramar Misiones | Montevideo | Parque Luis Méndez Piana | 6,500 |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Montevideo | Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera | 11,000 |
| Nacional | Montevideo | Gran Parque Central | 34,000 |
| Peñarol | Montevideo | Campeón del Siglo | 40,700 |
| Progreso | Montevideo | Parque Abraham Paladino | 8,000 |
| Racing | Montevideo | Osvaldo Roberto | 8,500 |
| Rampla Juniors | Montevideo | Olímpico | 9,500 |
| River Plate | Montevideo | Parque Federico Omar Saroldi | 6,000 |
Personnel and kits[edit]
| Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Main shirt sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston River |  Jadson Viera | Kelme | Asociación Española, Cotrans, Schneider |
| Cerro |  Ignacio Pallas | Mgr Sport | Médica Uruguaya |
| Cerro Largo | Bruno Silva | Concreto | Link-Belt Excavators |
| Danubio | Mario Saralegui | Mgr Sport | |
| Defensor Sporting | Martín Varini | Puma | Médica Uruguaya |
| Deportivo Maldonado | Joaquín Boghossian | Joma | Enjoy Punta del Este |
| Fénix | Nicolás Vigneri | Mgr Sport | Cousa |
| Liverpool | Emiliano Alfaro | Mgr Sport | Puritas |
| Miramar Misiones |  Ricardo Caruso Lombardi | Mgr Sport | TMA |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Antonio Pacheco | Umbro | BYD |
| Nacional | Álvaro Recoba | Umbro | Antel |
| Peñarol | Diego Aguirre | Puma | Antel |
| Progreso | Carlos Canobbio | Mgr Sport | Médica Uruguaya |
| Racing | Eduardo Espinel | Macron | DirecTV |
| Rampla Juniors | Edgar Martínez | Mgr Sport | El Clon |
| River Plate | Ignacio Ithurralde | Mgr Sport | Macromercado |
Managerial changes[edit]
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torneo Apertura | ||||||
| Defensor Sporting | Marcelo Méndez | End of contract | 7 December 2023[4] | Pre-season | Martín Varini | 7 December 2023[5] |
| Cerro Largo | Juan Jacinto Rodríguez | End of caretaker spell | 15 December 2023 | Bruno Silva | 15 December 2023[6] | |
| Deportivo Maldonado | Fabián Coito | Mutual agreement | 15 December 2023[7] | Joaquín Boghossian | 21 December 2023[8] | |
| Boston River | Alejandro Apud | 18 December 2023[9] | Jadson Viera | 18 December 2023[9] | ||
| Liverpool | Jorge Bava | Resigned | 19 December 2023[10] | Emiliano Alfaro | 21 December 2023[11] | |
| Cerro | Damián Santín | End of contract | 3 January 2024[12] | Ignacio Pallas | 5 January 2024[13] | |
| Rampla Juniors | Nicolás Vigneri | 30 January 2024[14] | Martín García | 2 February 2024[15] | ||
| Fénix | Leonel Rocco | Sacked | 3 March 2024[16] | 12th | Nicolás Vigneri | 4 March 2024[17] |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Alejandro Cappuccio | 7 March 2024[18] | 13th | Antonio Pacheco[i] | 9 March 2024[20] | |
| Miramar Misiones | Leonardo Medina | 24 March 2024[21] | 16th | Horacio Peralta[ii] | 28 March 2024[22] | |
| Rampla Juniors | Martín García | Mutual agreement | 27 March 2024[23] | 14th | Juan Guillermo Castillo[ii] | 27 March 2024[23] |
| Miramar Misiones | Horacio Peralta | End of caretaker spell | 6 April 2024 | 13th | Ricardo Caruso Lombardi | 3 April 2024[24] |
| Rampla Juniors | Juan Guillermo Castillo | 10 April 2024 | 15th | Edgar Martínez | 10 April 2024[25] | |
- Notes
- ^ Juan Manuel Martínez was the caretaker manager for the Torneo Apertura 4th round match against Deportivo Maldonado.[19]
- ^ a b Caretaker manager.
Torneo Apertura[edit]
The Torneo Apertura, named "100 años de la vuelta Olímpica",[1] is the first tournament of the 2024 season. It began on 16 February and is scheduled to end on 26 May 2024.[2]
Standings[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peñarol | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 4 | +15 | 25 | Qualification for Championship playoff |
| 2 | Progreso | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 13 | +8 | 21 | |
| 3 | Nacional | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 19 | |
| 4 | Defensor Sporting | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 15 | |
| 5 | Boston River | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 15 | |
| 6 | River Plate | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 12 | |
| 7 | Racing | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 12 | |
| 8 | Cerro Largo | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 12 | |
| 9 | Liverpool | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 11 | |
| 10 | Danubio | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | −4 | 9 | |
| 11 | Cerro | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 16 | −6 | 8 | |
| 12 | Montevideo Wanderers | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14 | −6 | 8 | |
| 13 | Miramar Misiones | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 7 | |
| 14 | Deportivo Maldonado | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | −6 | 7 | |
| 15 | Rampla Juniors | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 21 | −13 | 7 | |
| 16 | Fénix | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 24 April 2024. Source: AUF, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Head-to-head record, 5) Drawing of lots, 6) Playoff game, in case two teams are still tied for first place.
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Head-to-head record, 5) Drawing of lots, 6) Playoff game, in case two teams are still tied for first place.
Results[edit]
Top scorers[edit]
- As of 24 April 2024
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franco López | Progreso | 7 |
| 2 | Octavio Rivero | Defensor Sporting | 6 |
| Leonardo Sequeira | Peñarol | ||
| 4 | Leonardo Fernández | Peñarol | 5 |
| Álex Silva | Progreso | ||
| 6 | Emiliano Gómez | Boston River | 4 |
| Joaquín Lavega | River Plate |
Source: AUF
Relegation[edit]
Relegation is determined at the end of the season by computing an average of the number of points earned per game over the two most recent seasons: 2023 and 2024. The three teams with the lowest average at the end of the season will be relegated to the Segunda División for the following season.
| Pos | Team | 2023 Pts | 2024 Pts | Total Pts | Total Pld | Avg | Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Progreso | — | 21 | 21 | 9 | 2.333 | |
| 2 | Peñarol | 69 | 25 | 94 | 46 | 2.043 | |
| 3 | Nacional | 64 | 19 | 83 | 46 | 1.804 | |
| 4 | Liverpool | 72 | 11 | 83 | 46 | 1.804 | |
| 5 | Defensor Sporting | 60 | 15 | 75 | 46 | 1.63 | |
| 6 | Racing | 50 | 12 | 62 | 46 | 1.348 | |
| 7 | Cerro Largo | 50 | 12 | 62 | 46 | 1.348 | |
| 8 | River Plate | 48 | 12 | 60 | 46 | 1.304 | |
| 9 | Montevideo Wanderers | 50 | 8 | 58 | 46 | 1.261 | |
| 10 | Danubio | 48 | 9 | 57 | 46 | 1.239 | |
| 11 | Boston River | 41 | 15 | 56 | 46 | 1.217 | |
| 12 | Cerro | 43 | 8 | 51 | 46 | 1.109 | |
| 13 | Deportivo Maldonado | 43 | 7 | 50 | 46 | 1.087 | |
| 14 | Fénix | 37 | 4 | 41 | 46 | 0.891 | Relegation to Segunda División |
| 15 | Miramar Misiones | — | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0.778 | |
| 16 | Rampla Juniors | — | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0.778 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "AUF: se sorteó el fixture del Campeonato Uruguayo 2024, con el clásico en la sexta fecha" [AUF: the 2024 Campeonato Uruguayo's fixture was drawn, with the clásico on the sixth matchday] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Campeonato Uruguayo 2024: fecha de inicio, período de pases y formato de disputa" [2024 Campeonato Uruguayo: start date, transfer period and competition format] (in Spanish). El Observador. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Miramar y Progreso: el regreso de dos historicos" [Miramar and Progreso: the return of two historicals] (in Spanish). La Oral Deportiva. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Marcelo Méndez, técnico de Defensor, tomó una inesperada decisión, antes de un partido clave contra Nacional" [Marcelo Méndez, Defensor manager, took an unexpected decision, before a key match against Nacional] (in Spanish). El Observador. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Martín Varini deja el Valladolid para transformarse en el nuevo entrenador de Defensor" [Martín Varini leaves Valladolid to become the new manager of Defensor] (in Spanish). Fútbol.uy. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ "Cerro Largo: Bruno Silva se transformó en el nuevo entrenador y toma las riendas" [Cerro Largo: Bruno Silva became the new manager and takes over] (in Spanish). Fútbol.uy. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Fabián Coito finalizó su vínculo con Deportivo Maldonado de común acuerdo y dejó de ser su DT: los detalles" [Fabián Coito ended his link with Deportivo Maldonado on a mutual agreement and ceased to be their manager: the details] (in Spanish). El País. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Uruguay Montevideo se queda sin DT en plena pelea por el ascenso: Boghossian dirigirá a Deportivo Maldonado" [Uruguay Montevideo end up without a coach in the middle of the fight for promotion: Boghossian will manage Deportivo Maldonado] (in Spanish). El País. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ a b "La sorpresiva designación de DT de Boston River para la próxima temporada y el ex Peñarol que se suma al equipo" [The surprising appointment of Boston River's manager for the following season and the former Peñarol man who joins the team] (in Spanish). El País. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "La leyenda continúa" [The legend continues] (in Spanish). Tenfield. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Liverpool tiene nuevo DT" [Liverpool have a new manager] (in Spanish). Tenfield. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Damián Santín se despidió de Cerro y volverá a dirigir en la Segunda División Profesional" [Damián Santín said goodbye to Cerro and will manage in the Segunda División Profesional again] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Cerro tiene nuevo DT; Liverpool, Danubio, River Plate y Boston River anunciaron fichajes" [Cerro have a new manager; Liverpool, Danubio, River Plate and Boston River announced signings] (in Spanish). Montevideo.uy. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Nicolás Vigneri decidió no continuar al frente de Rampla Juniors, que busca su sustituto" [Nicolás Vigneri decided not to continue at the helm of Rampla Juniors, who look for his replacement] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "A una semana de ascender a Primera División, Rampla Juniors cambió de entrenador y contrató a un ex Peñarol" [One week after promoting to Primera División, Rampla Juniors changed coach and signed a former Peñarol man] (in Spanish). El País. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Leonel Rocco no sigue en Fénix y es el primer entrenador que deja su cargo en el Torneo Apertura 2024" [Leonel Rocco does not continue at Fénix and is the first coach to leave his position in the 2024 Torneo Apertura] (in Spanish). El País. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Fénix: Nicolás Vigneri asumió como nuevo entrenador tras la salida de Leonel Rocco" [Fénix: Nicolás Vigneri took over as new coach following the departure of Leonel Rocco] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Alejandro Cappuccio fue cesado como DT de Wanderers, que baraja opciones para sustituirlo" [Alejandro Cappuccio was dismissed as manager of Wanderers, who are considering options to replace him] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Juan Manuel Martínez, el interino bohemio" [Juan Manuel Martínez, the bohemian interim] (in Spanish). Tenfield. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Apertura: Antonio Pacheco es el nuevo entrenador de Wanderers en su retorno al fútbol" [Apertura: Antonio Pacheco is Wanderers's new coach in his return to football] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Tras solo cinco partidos, Leonardo Medina dejó de ser el entrenador de Miramar Misiones" [After only five matches, Leonardo Medina ceased to be the coach of Miramar Misiones] (in Spanish). ESPN. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Horacio Peralta dirigirá a Miramar Misiones" [Horacio Peralta will manage Miramar Misiones] (in Spanish). La Oral Deportiva. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Rampla anunció que Martín "Tato" García no seguirá al frente del plantel y tendrá un particular DT interino" [Rampla announced that Martín "Tato" García will not continue leading the squad and will have a particular interim manager] (in Spanish). El País. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Caruso Lombardi es el nuevo entrenador de Miramar Misiones y debutará ante Nacional" [Caruso Lombardi is the new coach of Miramar Misiones and will debut against Nacional] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Apertura: Edgar Martínez asumió como entrenador de Rampla Juniors, el tercero al mando" [Apertura: Edgar Martínez took over as coach of Rampla Juniors, the third in command] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
External links[edit]
- Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol - Campeonato Uruguayo (in Spanish)