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2019–20 Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield season
Vélez Sarsfield 2019–20 football season From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2019–20 season is Vélez Sarsfield's 78th consecutive season in the top division of Argentine football.[1] In addition to the Primera División, the club are competing in the Copa Argentina, Copa de la Superliga and Copa Sudamericana.[1]
The season generally covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
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Pre-season
Luciano Tilger was the first transfer-related occurrence of Vélez Sarsfield's season, as he agreed a permanent move to Almirante Brown on 14 June 2019.[2] On 18 June, the club announced three signings in Tomás Guidara, from Belgrano, and Maximiliano Romero, on loan from PSV.[3] Soon after, Fernando Gago put pen to paper on a one-year contract, months after his release from Boca Juniors.[4] Joaquín Laso went to Atlético San Luis of Liga MX on 19 June.[5][6] Gastón Díaz was released on 24 June, after he and the club mutually parted ways - he later joined Colón.[7] Álvaro López's loan deal with Almirante Brown was renewed on 25 June.[8] Numerous loans from the past campaign officially expired on and around 30 June.[9] Guido Mainero was loaned to Defensa y Justicia on 1 July.[10]
Vélez were held to draws by Villa Dálmine in friendlies on 6 July.[11] Romero scored his first goal for them on 10 July in a pre-season match with Estudiantes of Buenos Aires at Villa Olímpica in Ituzaingó.[12] Rodrigo Cáseres and Mauricio Toni headed to Justo José de Urquiza and Alvarado on 12 July.[13][14] Vélez shared a friendly win apiece with Banfield on 13 July.[15] Espanyol confirmed the incoming of Matías Vargas on 14 July.[16][17] Atlético Tucumán were taken care of in pre-season on 16 July, beating them one-nil twice.[18] Uruguayan Matías de los Santos was signed on loan from Millonarios on 18 July.[19] Vélez defeated Huracán in an exhibition on 20 July, though then lost hours later.[20] A transaction with Tigre featuring Lucas Janson and Jonathan Ramis was agreed on 25 July.[21]
July
A defeat away to Talleres on 28 July got Vélez Sarsfield's league campaign underway, as Jony scored the game's only goal for the hosts.[22] Lucas Janson officially arrived from Tigre on 30 July, as Jonathan Ramis went the other way on loan.[23][24] Also on that day, Rodrigo Salinas, fresh from signing a new contract with Vélez, was loaned to Newell's Old Boys.[25][26]
August
Nicolás Delgadillo, off a loan with San Martín, was loaned again on 1 August as he joined Patronato.[27][28] Vélez threw away a two-goal lead in the Primera División versus reigning champions Racing Club, as they drew 2–2 despite early goals from Nicolás Domínguez and Maximiliano Romero.[29] Vélez played Talleres in friendlies on 10 August, winning 1–0 and 2–0.[30] Gianluca Mancuso left on a two-year loan deal to Valladolid on 12 August.[31][32] Vélez lost on the road in the league for the second time running on 18 August, as Lanús beat them in Buenos Aires.[33] Following no victory in three, Vélez secured their opening win of 2019–20 on 24 August after beating Newell's Old Boys 3–1.[34] Vélez revealed, on 29 August, that a deal had been agreed with Bologna for Nicolás Domínguez.[35]
Vélez won for the second week running on 30 August, after defeating Estudiantes by one-goal away from home in the Primera División.[36] Bologna confirmed the signing of Nicolás Domínguez on 30 August, with the central midfielder immediately returning to Vélez on a temporary basis.[37]
September
Emiliano Amor departed on loan to Primera B Nacional's San Martín on 3 September, as he extended his Vélez contract in the process.[38][39]
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Domestic transfer windows:[87]
3 July 2019 to 24 September 2019
20 January 2020 to 19 February 2020.
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Pre-season
Vélez Sarsfield would face Banfield in a pre-season friendly, as revealed on 19 June by their opponents.[94][95] Atlético Tucumán scheduled a match with them on 24 June.[96][97] Two days later, Buenos Aires' Estudiantes announced a game with Vélez.[95][98] Friendlies with Villa Dálmine and Huracán were set for 6/20 July on 2/17 July.[99][100]
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6 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–1 | Villa Dálmine | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
10:00 GMT-3 | T. Almada ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield TyC Sports 40 min. match |
C. Sánchez ![]() |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
6 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–0 | Villa Dálmine | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
Vélez Sarsfield TyC Sports 40 min. match |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
10 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Estudiantes (BA) | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
10:00 GMT-3 | M. Romero ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Grupo La Provincia 50 min. match |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
10 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–0 | Estudiantes (BA) | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
Á. Barreal ![]() ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Grupo La Provincia 50 min. match |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
13 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Banfield | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
10:00 GMT-3 | Á. Barreal ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Fox Sports |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
13 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–1 | Banfield | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
Vélez Sarsfield Fox Sports |
E. Coronel ![]() |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
16 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Atlético Tucumán | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
M. Romero ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Olé |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
16 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Atlético Tucumán | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
L. Fernández ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Olé |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
20 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–0 | Huracán | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
A. Bouzat ![]() T. Guidara ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield ESPN 70 min. match |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
20 July 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–1 | Huracán | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
Vélez Sarsfield ESPN 70 min. match |
J. Garro ![]() |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
Mid-season
They'd meet Talleres in friendly matches on 10 August, before facing Arsenal de Sarandí in early September.[101][102]
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10 August 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Talleres | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
10:00 GMT-3 | L. Janson ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Marca 70 min. match |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
10 August 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–0 | Talleres | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
N. Domínguez ![]() ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Marca 70 min. match |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
6 September 2019 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | – | Arsenal de Sarandí | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
Stadium: Villa Olímpica |
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Primera División
League table
Source: AFA
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) play-off (only if needed to decide championship); 3) goal difference; 4) goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goal difference; 7) head-to-head goals scored.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) play-off (only if needed to decide championship); 3) goal difference; 4) goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goal difference; 7) head-to-head goals scored.
(C) Champions
Relegation table
Source: AFA
Results summary
Last updated: 31 August 2019.
Source: Soccerway
Matches
The fixtures for the 2019–20 campaign were released on 10 July.[103]
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28 July 2019 1 | Talleres | 1–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Córdoba, Argentina |
15:30 GMT-3 | Jony ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Infobae Soccerway |
Stadium: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes Referee: Ariel Penel (Argentina) |
3 August 2019 2 | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–2 | Racing Club | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
20:00 GMT-3 | Ni. Domínguez ![]() M. Romero ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Infobae Soccerway |
Ne. Domínguez ![]() I. Pillud ![]() |
Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Néstor Pitana (Argentina) |
18 August 2019 3 | Lanús | 3–1 | Vélez Sarsfield | Lanús, Argentina |
17:45 GMT-3 | L. Gianetti ![]() J. Sand ![]() N. Orsini ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Infobae Soccerway |
L. Acosta ![]() |
Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de Lanús – Néstor Díaz Pérez Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina) |
24 August 2019 4 | Vélez Sarsfield | 3–1 | Newell's Old Boys | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
15:30 GMT-3 | N. Domínguez ![]() L. Janson ![]() |
Vélez Sarsfield Infobae Soccerway |
M. Rodríguez ![]() |
Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Germán Delfino (Argentina) |
30 August 2019 5 | Estudiantes | 0–1 | Vélez Sarsfield | La Plata, Argentina |
21:10 GMT-3 | Vélez Sarsfield Infobae Soccerway |
L. Robertone ![]() |
Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de La Plata Referee: Patricio Loustau (Argentina) |
6 | Vélez Sarsfield | – | Atlético Tucumán | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium |
Copa Argentina
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Copa de la Superliga
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Copa Sudamericana
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Appearances and goals
Statistics accurate as of 31 August 2019.
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Notes
- Previously played for Boca Juniors (2013–2019).[4]
- Released by Vélez Sarsfield on 24 June.[88]
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