Results

Date R Home vs Away -
11/29 22:30 22 [7] General Caballero JLM vs 2 de Mayo [3] 1-1
11/29 22:30 22 [11] Sol de America vs Sportivo Ameliano [4] 1-0
11/29 22:30 22 [5] Nacional Asuncion vs Guarani Asuncion [2] 0-0
11/28 23:30 22 [6] Cerro Porteno vs Libertad Asuncion [10] 2-3
11/28 21:00 22 [12] Tacuary vs Sportivo Trinidense [9] 1-1
11/28 21:00 22 [8] Sportivo Luqueno vs Olimpia Asuncion [1] 0-1
11/25 22:00 21 [10] Libertad Asuncion vs Sol de America [11] 2-0
11/25 22:00 21 [4] Sportivo Ameliano vs General Caballero JLM [8] 0-1
11/25 22:00 21 [3] 2 de Mayo vs Sportivo Luqueno [9] 1-2
11/24 23:30 21 [5] Guarani Asuncion vs Tacuary [12] 2-1
11/24 21:00 21 [1] Olimpia Asuncion vs Nacional Asuncion [4] 1-1
11/21 22:00 21 [9] Sportivo Trinidense vs Cerro Porteno [6] 3-2

The División Profesional de la Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol (locally [diβiˈsjom pɾofesjoˈnal de la asosjaˈsjom paɾaˈɣwaʝa ðe ˈfuðβol]; "Professional Division of the Paraguayan Football Association"), also known as the Primera División (IPA: [pɾiˈmeɾa ðiβiˈsjon]; "first division"), or due to sponsorship reasons Copa de Primera TIGO-Visión Banco, is the top-flight professional football league in Paraguay. Currently, there are 12 teams in the first division.

The most successful club is Olimpia, with 47 championships. Olimpia are also the most recent champions, having won the 2024 Clausura tournament. As of 2022, IFFHS ranked the league as the 10th strongest in the world and 3rd in South America.

History

Liga Paraguaya's first game was played in 1906, after the director of the El Diario newspaper, Don Adolfo Riquelme, brought to his office on 18 June 1906, the representatives of the five existing football teams in Paraguay at that time (Olimpia, Guaraní, Libertad, General Díaz, and Nacional) to create the governing body of football in Paraguay: the Liga Paraguaya de Fútbol (known today as Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol). The representatives were William Paats and Junio Godoy (Olimpia) Ramón Caballero, Manuel Bella and Salvador Melián (Guaraní), Juan Escalada (Libertad), César Urdapilleta (General Díaz), and Vicente Gadea (Nacional). The Liga Paraguaya saw Club Guaraní as the first champion in 1906, after defeating Olimpia in the final.

The Primera División was founded in 1906 with 5 teams, and turned professional in 1935 when 10 clubs broke away from the amateur leagues to form a professional league. Since 1996 the format of tournament was changed to Torneo Apertura and Clausura, but since 2008 each tournament is independent.

Traditionally, the dominance of Olimpia and Cerro Porteño went mostly unchallenged for decades. All of this changed at the turn of the 21st century. Since then, Libertad has been the most dominant club, while Nacional and Guaraní have also experienced success at the local level.

The Paraguay Division Profesional is the premier professional football league in Paraguay, showcasing the country's top clubs and talented players. Established in 1906, this prestigious tournament features a competitive format that includes both a regular season and playoffs, culminating in the crowning of the national champion.

The league is known for its passionate fan base, vibrant atmosphere, and rich footballing history, with clubs like Club Olimpia, Club Cerro Porteño, and Club Libertad leading the charge. Matches are held in iconic stadiums across the nation, where supporters come together to celebrate their teams in a display of fervor and pride.

The Division Profesional not only serves as a platform for local talent but also attracts international players, contributing to the growth and development of football in Paraguay. Each season, clubs vie for glory, aiming to secure their place in the annals of Paraguayan football history while also competing for spots in prestigious continental tournaments like the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.

With its blend of tradition, skill, and intense rivalries, the Paraguay Division Profesional remains a cornerstone of the nation's sporting culture, captivating fans and fostering a deep sense of community and pride throughout the country.