2025 Uruguayan Primera División season
| Season | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 31 January – 7 December 2025 |
| Matches played | 64 |
| Goals scored | 155 (2.42 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Abel Hernández (7 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Cerro Largo 4–1 Progreso (7 February) Wanderers 3–0 Cerro Largo (10 March) Liverpool 4–1 City Torque (15 March) |
| Biggest away win | Progreso 1–5 Nacional (16 February) |
| Highest scoring | Progreso 1–5 Nacional (16 February) Nacional 3–3 River Plate (8 March) City Torque 2–4 Juventud (20 March) |
← 2024 2026 →
All statistics correct as of 27 March 2025. | |
The 2025 Liga Profesional de Primera División season, also known as the Liga AUF Uruguaya 2025,[1] is the 122nd season of the Uruguayan Primera División, Uruguay's top-flight football league, and the 95th in which it is professional. The season, which was named "Juan Manuel Izquierdo",[2] began on 31 January and is scheduled to end on 7 December 2025.[3]
Peñarol are the defending champions.
Teams
16 teams compete in the season: the top thirteen teams in the relegation table of the 2024 season as well as three promoted teams from the Segunda División. The three lowest placed teams in the relegation table of the 2024 season (Rampla Juniors, Fénix and Deportivo Maldonado) were relegated to the Segunda División for the 2025 season. They were replaced by the Segunda División champions Plaza Colonia, the runners-up Montevideo City Torque, and the winners of the promotion play-offs Juventud.
Plaza Colonia and City Torque both returned to the top flight after one season and Juventud played in Primera División for the first time since 2019, while Rampla Juniors were relegated after one season, Fénix returned to the second tier after a 14-year spell in Primera División, and Deportivo Maldonado were relegated after five seasons.
Stadiums and locations
Locations of the 2025 season teams outside Montevideo.
Locations of the 2025 Primera División teams within Montevideo.
| Club | City | Home stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston River | Florida | Campeones Olímpicos | 5,124 |
| Cerro | Montevideo | Luis Tróccoli | 25,000 |
| Cerro Largo | Melo | Antonio Ubilla | 9,000 |
| Danubio | Montevideo | Jardines del Hipódromo | 18,000 |
| Defensor Sporting | Montevideo | Luis Franzini | 18,000 |
| Juventud | Las Piedras | Parque Artigas | 12,000 |
| Liverpool | Montevideo | Belvedere | 10,000 |
| Miramar Misiones | Montevideo | Parque Palermo[i] | 6,500 |
| Montevideo City Torque | Montevideo | Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera | 11,000 |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Montevideo | Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera | 11,000 |
| Nacional | Montevideo | Gran Parque Central | 34,000 |
| Peñarol | Montevideo | Campeón del Siglo | 40,700 |
| Plaza Colonia | Colonia | Juan Gaspar Prandi | 4,500 |
| Progreso | Montevideo | Abraham Paladino | 8,000 |
| Racing | Montevideo | Osvaldo Roberto | 8,500 |
| River Plate | Montevideo | Parque Federico Omar Saroldi | 6,000 |
- Notes
- ^ Used by Miramar Misiones for their home matches since their regular stadium Parque Luis Méndez Piana does not meet league requirements.
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Main shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston River |  Jadson Viera
|
Kelme | Asociación Española, Cotrans |
| Cerro |  Tabaré Silva
|
Mgr Sport | Médica Uruguaya |
| Cerro Largo | Danielo Núñez
|
Concreto Sport | |
| Danubio | Juan Manuel Olivera
|
Tiffosi | |
| Defensor Sporting | Gerardo Miranda (caretaker)
|
Kelme | Médica Uruguaya |
| Juventud |  Diego Monarriz
|
Macron | Frigorífico Las Piedras |
| Liverpool | Joaquín Papa
|
Mgr Sport | Puritas |
| Miramar Misiones | Horacio Peralta
|
Mgr Sport | TMA |
| Montevideo City Torque | Martín Cicotello
|
Puma | Mar-Plast |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Juan Manuel Martínez
|
Umbro | BYD |
| Nacional | Martín Lasarte
|
Umbro | Antel |
| Peñarol | Diego Aguirre
|
Puma | Antel |
| Plaza Colonia | Sebastián Díaz
|
Mgr Sport | Montes del Plata |
| Progreso | Javier Méndez
|
XU | Médica Uruguaya |
| Racing | Cristian Chambian Gonzalo Aguilar (caretakers) |
Macron | |
| River Plate | Diego López
|
Mgr Sport | Macromercado |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torneo Apertura | ||||||
| Montevideo City Torque | Pablo Gaglianone
|
End of caretaker spell | 26 November 2024[4] | Pre-season | Martín Cicotello
|
23 December 2024[5] |
| Cerro | Ignacio Pallas
|
End of contract | 30 November 2024 | Tabaré Silva
|
4 January 2025[6] | |
| Progreso | Carlos Canobbio
|
4 December 2024[7] | Javier Méndez
|
12 December 2024[8] | ||
| Racing | Eduardo Espinel
|
9 December 2024[9] | Darío Rodríguez
|
27 December 2024[10] | ||
| River Plate | Francisco Palladino
|
30 December 2024[11] | Diego López
|
30 December 2024[11] | ||
| Racing | Darío Rodríguez
|
Sacked | 17 February 2025[12] | 14th | Cristian Chambian Gonzalo Aguilar[i]
|
17 February 2025[12] |
| Miramar Misiones | Walter Pandiani
|
18 February 2025[13] | 15th | Horacio Peralta
|
21 February 2025[13] | |
| Montevideo Wanderers | Antonio Pacheco
|
6 March 2025[14] | 14th | Juan Manuel Martínez[ii]
|
6 March 2025[14] | |
| Danubio | Alejandro Apud
|
7 March 2025[16] | 9th | Juan Manuel Olivera
|
7 March 2025[16] | |
| Defensor Sporting | Álvaro Navarro
|
27 March 2025[17] | 2nd | Gerardo Miranda[iii]
|
27 March 2025[17] | |
- Notes
Torneo Apertura
The Torneo Apertura, named "Eduardo Arsuaga",[2] is the first tournament of the 2025 season. It began on 31 January and is scheduled to end on 4 May 2025.[3]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 18 | Qualification for Championship playoff |
| 2 | Defensor Sporting | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 14 | |
| 3 | Plaza Colonia | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 14 | |
| 4 | Juventud | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 14 | |
| 5 | Nacional | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 11 | +5 | 13 | |
| 6 | Racing | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 13 | |
| 7 | Cerro Largo | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 11 | |
| 8 | Cerro | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | |
| 9 | Boston River | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 9 | |
| 10 | Peñarol | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 9 | |
| 11 | Montevideo City Torque | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | −5 | 9 | |
| 12 | Miramar Misiones | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 8 | |
| 13 | Danubio | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 7 | |
| 14 | Montevideo Wanderers | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 7 | |
| 15 | Progreso | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 18 | −8 | 7 | |
| 16 | River Plate | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | −6 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 27 March 2025. Source: AUF, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Head-to-head record, 5) Drawing of lots, 6) Playoff game, in case two teams are still tied for first place.
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Head-to-head record, 5) Drawing of lots, 6) Playoff game, in case two teams are still tied for first place.
Results
Top scorers
- As of 27 March 2025
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abel Hernández
|
Liverpool | 7 |
| 2 | Agustín Rodríguez
|
Juventud | 6 |
| 3 | Nicolás Bertocchi
|
Cerro Largo | 4 |
| Nicolás López
|
Nacional | ||
 Hugo Quintana
|
Liverpool | ||
| Rodrigo Rivero
|
Montevideo Wanderers | ||
| 7 | Mathías Abero
|
Cerro | 3 |
| José Neris
|
Montevideo City Torque | ||
| Diogo Oliveira
|
Plaza Colonia | ||
| Denis Olivera
|
Miramar Misiones | ||
| Agustín Pereira
|
Racing | ||
| Jeremía Recoba
|
Nacional |
Source: Soccerway
Relegation
Relegation will be determined at the end of the season by computing an average of the total of points earned per game over the two most recent seasons: 2024 and 2025. The three teams with the lowest average at the end of the season will be relegated to the Segunda División for the following season.
| Pos | Team | 2024 Pts |
2025 Pts |
Total Pts |
Total Pld |
Avg |
Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peñarol | 93 | 9 | 102 | 45 | 2.267 | |
| 2 | Nacional | 86 | 13 | 99 | 45 | 2.2 | |
| 3 | Plaza Colonia | — | 14 | 14 | 8 | 1.75 | |
| 4 | Juventud | — | 14 | 14 | 8 | 1.75 | |
| 5 | Defensor Sporting | 59 | 14 | 73 | 45 | 1.622 | |
| 6 | Boston River | 60 | 9 | 69 | 45 | 1.533 | |
| 7 | Racing | 52 | 13 | 65 | 45 | 1.444 | |
| 8 | Cerro Largo | 54 | 11 | 65 | 45 | 1.444 | |
| 9 | Danubio | 53 | 7 | 60 | 45 | 1.333 | |
| 10 | Liverpool | 39 | 18 | 57 | 45 | 1.267 | |
| 11 | Montevideo Wanderers | 48 | 7 | 55 | 45 | 1.222 | |
| 12 | Montevideo City Torque | — | 9 | 9 | 8 | 1.125 | |
| 13 | Cerro | 39 | 10 | 49 | 45 | 1.089 | |
| 14 | Miramar Misiones | 40 | 8 | 48 | 45 | 1.067 | Relegation to Segunda División |
| 15 | Progreso | 40 | 7 | 47 | 45 | 1.044 | |
| 16 | River Plate | 40 | 3 | 43 | 45 | 0.956 |
Updated to match(es) played on 27 March 2025. Source: AUF
See also
References
- ^ "¿Qué es la nueva Liga AUF Uruguaya de fútbol que anunciaron este miércoles en Montevideo, cuándo comienza y quiénes la juegan?" [What is the new football Liga AUF Uruguaya they announced this Wednesday in Montevideo, when does it start and who does play it?] (in Spanish). El Observador. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ a b "El Campeonato Uruguayo 2025 llevará el nombre de Juan Izquierdo debido a un gesto que tuvo Defensor Sporting" [The 2025 Campeonato Uruguayo will be named Juan Izquierdo due to a gesture by Defensor Sporting] (in Spanish). El Observador. 21 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b "El Campeonato Uruguayo 2025: Sin actividad en julio y con tres fechas entre semana" [The 2025 Campeonato Uruguayo: Without activity in July and with three mid-week rounds] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 26 November 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Los primeros coletazos del mercado de pases del fútbol uruguayo" [The first effects of the Uruguayan football transfer market] (in Spanish). La Diaria. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Montevideo City Torque anunció al argentino Martín Cicotello como nuevo director técnico" [Montevideo City Torque announced the Argentine Martín Cicotello as new manager] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Campeonato Uruguayo: Cerro, último club en definir DT para 2025, anunció a Tabaré Silva" [Campeonato Uruguayo: Cerro, last club to define manager for 2025, announced Tabaré Silva] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 5 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Carlos Canobbio y la emotiva carta en su despedida como entrenador de Progreso" [Carlos Canobbio and the emotional letter in his farewell as Progreso's manager] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Progreso: Javier Méndez será el nuevo entrenador" [Progreso: Javier Méndez will be the new manager] (in Spanish). La Diaria. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Eduardo Espinel no continuará como entrenador de Racing" [Eduardo Espinel will not continue as manager of Racing] (in Spanish). Caras y Caretas. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Darío Rodríguez fue presentado oficialmente como nuevo director técnico de Racing" [Darío Rodríguez was officially presented as new manager of Racing] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Diego "Memo" López volverá a dirigir en Uruguay" [Diego Memo López will manage in Uruguay again] (in Spanish). Caras y Caretas. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Darío Rodríguez fue cesado como director técnico de Racing tras tres partidos sin goles" [Darío Rodríguez was dismissed as Racing manager after three goalless matches] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Además de Darío Rodríguez en Racing, fue despedido otro entrenador de un equipo de Primera división" [Besides Darío Rodríguez at Racing, another coach of a First division team was fired] (in Spanish). El Observador. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Wanderers decidió cesar a Antonio Pacheco y su cuerpo técnico tras malos resultados" [Wanderers decided to dismiss Antonio Pacheco and his coaching staff following poor results] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ Montevideo Wanderers [@mwfc_oficial] (19 March 2025). "✅ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐳 continuará siendo el DT de Montevideo Wanderers" [✅ CONFIRMED Juan Manuel Martínez will continue being Montevideo Wanderers' manager.] (Tweet). Retrieved 21 March 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Alejandro Apud fue cesado como entrenador de Danubio, que ya presentó a un exfutbolista del club como remplazo" [Alejandro Apud was dismissed as coach of Danubio, who already presented a former club footballer as replacement] (in Spanish). El País. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Álvaro Navarro fue cesado como entrenador de Defensor Sporting tras empate con Danubio" [Álvaro Navarro was dismissed as Defensor Sporting coach after draw with Danubio] (in Spanish). Montevideo Portal. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
External links
- Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol - Campeonato Uruguayo (in Spanish)