Torneo de Transición 2014: All About the 124th Season of Top-Tier Argentine Football
Introduction
The 2014 Torneo de Transición, also known as the Torneo Doctor Ramón Carrillo, was the 124th season of top-tier Argentine football. The tournament was played from August to December 2014, with River Plate winning the championship. This article provides an overview of the tournament, including its format, teams, and results.
Format
The Torneo de Transición was played in a single round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. The team with the most points at the end of the tournament was crowned champion. In the event of a tie, the teams would have played a playoff match to determine the champion.
Teams
The following 20 teams competed in the Torneo de Transición:
- Argentinos Juniors
- Atlético de Rafaela
- Belgrano
- Boca Juniors
- Defensa y Justicia
- Estudiantes
- Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
- Godoy Cruz
- Huracán
- Independiente
- Lanús
- Newell's Old Boys
- Olimpo
- Quilmes
- Racing Club
- River Plate
- Rosario Central
- San Lorenzo
- Vélez Sarsfield
Results
River Plate won the Torneo de Transición with 43 points, four points ahead of second-place Boca Juniors. River Plate's victory was their first league title since 2008. Racing Club finished third with 40 points, followed by Newell's Old Boys and San Lorenzo with 39 points each. The bottom three teams in the standings were Olimpo, Quilmes, and Argentinos Juniors, who were all relegated to the second division.
Conclusion
The 2014 Torneo de Transición was a closely contested tournament, with several teams in contention for the championship until the final day. River Plate's victory was a testament to their consistency and quality throughout the season. The tournament also saw the emergence of several young players, who will be looking to make a name for themselves in the future.
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