Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02 20:30 | 18 |
General Caballero JLM vs Guarani Asuncion
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| 11/02 23:00 | 18 |
Sportivo Luqueno vs Sportivo Trinidense
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| 11/03 21:00 | 18 |
2 de Mayo vs Libertad Asuncion
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| 11/03 23:30 | 18 |
Sportivo Ameliano vs Olimpia Asuncion
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| 11/04 21:00 | 18 |
Sol de America vs Nacional Asuncion
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| 11/04 23:30 | 18 |
Cerro Porteno vs Tacuary
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| 11/08 23:00 | 19 |
Sportivo Trinidense vs General Caballero JLM
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| 11/09 21:00 | 19 |
Libertad Asuncion vs Sportivo Luqueno
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| 11/09 23:30 | 19 |
Olimpia Asuncion vs Tacuary
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| 11/10 21:00 | 19 |
Nacional Asuncion vs Cerro Porteno
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| 11/10 23:30 | 19 |
Guarani Asuncion vs Sol de America
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| 11/11 23:00 | 19 |
Sportivo Ameliano vs 2 de Mayo
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 22:30 | 17 |
[6] Guarani Asuncion vs Sportivo Luqueno
[9]
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2-2 |
| 10/27 20:30 | 17 |
Olimpia Asuncion vs Cerro Porteno
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3-0 |
| 10/26 23:00 | 17 |
[10] Sportivo Trinidense vs 2 de Mayo
[6]
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0-0 |
| 10/26 20:30 | 17 |
[11] Tacuary vs Sol de America
[12]
|
0-4 |
| 10/25 23:00 | 17 |
[8] Libertad Asuncion vs Sportivo Ameliano
[6]
|
1-2 |
| 10/25 20:30 | 17 |
[2] Nacional Asuncion vs General Caballero JLM
[7]
|
1-0 |
| 10/21 23:00 | 16 |
[9] Sportivo Luqueno vs Nacional Asuncion
[3]
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2-2 |
| 10/21 20:30 | 16 |
[4] 2 de Mayo vs Guarani Asuncion
[6]
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1-2 |
| 10/20 23:00 | 16 |
[8] Libertad Asuncion vs Olimpia Asuncion
[1]
|
0-1 |
| 10/20 20:30 | 16 |
[12] Sol de America vs Cerro Porteno
[5]
|
0-1 |
| 10/19 22:30 | 16 |
[8] General Caballero JLM vs Tacuary
[11]
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0-0 |
| 10/18 22:30 | 16 |
[6] Sportivo Ameliano vs Sportivo Trinidense
[10]
|
1-0 |
Teams
Olimpia Asuncion
Guarani Asuncion
Cerro Porteno
Libertad Asuncion
Nacional Asuncion
Sol de America
Sportivo Luqueno
Club General Diaz
Deportivo Capiata
General Caballero JLM
Guairena FC
River Plate Asuncion
Rubio Nu
12 de Octubre
Deportivo Santaní
Sportivo Ameliano
Sportivo Trinidense
Tacuary
Sportivo San Lorenzo
Independiente FBC
Resistencia FC
3 de Febrero
2 de Mayo
Wikipedia - Paraguayan Primera División
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 46 championships. The most recent champions are Libertad, having won the 2024 Apertura 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 tournament features a thrilling competition among 12 teams, each vying for the coveted title of Paraguay Division Profesional champion. These teams include some of the most historic and successful clubs in Paraguay, such as Club Olimpia, Cerro Porteño, and Club Libertad.
The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team twice, once at home and once away. The matches are played in various stadiums across the country, creating an electric atmosphere as passionate fans come out in full force to support their favorite teams.
The Paraguay Division Profesional is known for its fast-paced and skillful style of play, with teams showcasing their technical abilities, tactical prowess, and physicality on the field. The matches are often intense and fiercely contested, making for an exciting spectacle for both the players and the spectators.
Throughout the tournament, players have the opportunity to showcase their talents and catch the attention of scouts from both domestic and international clubs. Many players who have excelled in the Paraguay Division Profesional have gone on to have successful careers in top leagues around the world.
The tournament culminates in a thrilling playoff stage, where the top teams compete for the championship title. The team that finishes at the top of the standings is crowned the Paraguay Division Profesional champion and earns the right to represent Paraguay in international competitions such as the Copa Libertadores.
The Paraguay Division Profesional not only serves as a platform for top-level soccer in Paraguay but also plays a significant role in promoting the sport and fostering a sense of national pride. It brings communities together, ignites passionate rivalries, and showcases the rich soccer culture that exists in Paraguay.
Overall, the Paraguay Division Profesional is a must-watch tournament for soccer enthusiasts, offering thrilling matches, top-quality talent, and a vibrant atmosphere that truly captures the essence of Paraguayan soccer.