# Central defends title

> Central defends title 'by desk' from last season.
- Title: Central defends title · Clarín | Shortify
- Summary: Central defends title 'by desk' from last season. Claudio Tapia says they are happy living this final after defending Central's title by desk last season.
- Keywords: liga profesional, boca juniors, rosario central, argentinos juniors, campeonato, torneo clausura, liga afa, definición de la tabla anual, fútbol argentino, argentina, Clarín
- Source: Clarín — https://clarin.com/deportes/claudio-tapia-definicion-liga-defendio-titulo-escritorio-central-temporada-pasada-dijo-felices-vivir-final_0_ns9sCt3wBW.html
- Author: Redacción Clarín
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:49:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liga profesional, boca juniors, rosario central, argentinos juniors, campeonato, torneo clausura, liga afa, definición de la tabla anual, fútbol argentino, news, argentina
## Liga Profesional finalizes standings
The Liga Profesional held a press conference to determine the annual standings between Boca, Rosario Central, and Argentinos Juniors.
## Players express confidence
Boca's Leandro Paredes and Argentinos' Nicolás Oroz praised their team's readiness for the title challenge.
## Central's video call participation
Rosario Central's Ignacio Ovando joined the press conference via video call from Rosario.
## Coaches discuss challenges
Boca's coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena warned about the difficulty of playing at home against a strong opponent.
## Central's manager speaks
Rosario Central's manager Jorge Almirón confirmed Angel Di María's injury but promised a festive atmosphere in Rosario.
## AFA president comments
Claudio Tapia, the AFA president, stated the competition is fair and they are happy living this final after defending Central's title by desk last season.

> Tener cinco o seis equipos con posibilidades demuestra la competitividad de nuestro fútbol. El equipo que más se lo merezca podrá coronarse. Creo que es un título muy justo, merecido. Quizás el año pasado algunos se lo discutían un poquito, pero las cosas a veces cambian y estamos felices de vivir esta final
## Club presidents react
Boca's president Cristian Malaspina defended the national competition format, while Boca's president Juan Román Riquelme expressed hope for a win.
## Final moments
All present took a group photo with the trophy to await its lifting.
## Key takeaway

Claudio Tapia says they are happy living this final after defending Central's title by desk last season.