2017–18 Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield season
Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield 2017–18 football season
| 2017–18 season | |
|---|---|
| President | Raúl Gamez |
| Manager | Omar De Felippe (until 6 November 2017) Marcelo Gómez (int.) (from 6 November 2017 to 9 December 2017) Gabriel Heinze (from 9 December 2017) |
| Stadium | José Amalfitani Stadium |
| Primera División | 19th |
| 2016–17 Copa Argentina | Quarter-finals |
| 2017–18 Copa Argentina | Round of 64 |
| Top goalscorer | League: Maximiliano Romero (4) All: Maximiliano Romero (4) |
← 2016–17 2018–19 → | |
The 2017–18 season is Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield's 76th consecutive season in the top-flight of Argentine football. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.
Current squad
- As of 22 August 2017.[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
In
| Date | Pos. | Name | From | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2017 | FW |  Gonzalo Bergessio | San Lorenzo | Undisclosed[2][3] |
Out
| Date | Pos. | Name | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | GK | Fabián Assmann | Released[3] | |
| 1 July 2017 | FW | Juan Manuel Martínez | Released[3] | |
| 1 July 2017 | FW | Mariano Pavone | Estudiantes | Undisclosed[2] |
| 4 July 2017 | DF | Facundo Cardozo | Arsenal de Sarandí | Undisclosed[2] |
| 18 July 2017 | MF | Iván Bella | Arsenal de Sarandí | Undisclosed[2] |
| 21 July 2017 | DF | Cristian Nasuti | Olimpo | Undisclosed[2][3] |
| 30 July 2017 | DF | Maximiliano Caire | Tigre | Undisclosed[2] |
| 31 July 2017 | MF | Sebastián Martelli | Temperley | Undisclosed[2] |
Loan in
| Date from | Date to | Pos. | Name | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2017 | 30 June 2019 | FW | Federico Andrada | River Plate[2] |
| 21 July 2017 | 30 June 2019 | FW |  Luis Amarilla | Libertad[4] |
| 2 August 2017 | 30 June 2018 | GK | César Rigamonti | Belgrano[2] |
Friendlies
Pre-season
Win Draw Loss
Vélez Sarsfield 
v Villa San Carlos
v Villa San Carlos | 22 July 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Villa San Carlos | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
E. Amor  22' | Report | Stadium: Villa Olímpica de Ituzaingó |
Vélez Sarsfield v Villa San Carlos
v Villa San Carlos | 22 July 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–0 | Villa San Carlos | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 10:00 | J. Correa 6' F. Durán | Report | Stadium: Villa Olímpica de Ituzaingó |
Vélez Sarsfield v Talleres
v Talleres | 26 July 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | Cancelled | Talleres | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 10:00 | Report | Stadium: Villa Olímpica de Ituzaingó |
Vélez Sarsfield v Banfield
v Banfield | 29 July 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–1 | Banfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 10:00 | Report | R. Civelli 19' | Stadium: Villa Olímpica de Ituzaingó |
Vélez Sarsfield v Banfield
v Banfield | 29 July 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–1 | Banfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| J. Correa | Report | C. Villagra | Stadium: Villa Olímpica de Ituzaingó |
Vélez Sarsfield v Colón
v Colón | 1 August 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–0 | Colón | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 09:00 | N. Delgadillo G. Bergessio | Report | Stadium: Villa Olímpica de Ituzaingó |
Vélez Sarsfield v Colón
v Colón | 1 August 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 3–0 | Colón | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| M. Romero J. Correa F. Grillo | Report | Stadium: Villa Olímpica de Ituzaingó |
Vélez Sarsfield v San Martín
v San Martín | 4 August 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–1 | San Martín | Ituzaingó, Argentina |
| 09:30 | G. Bergessio 7' N. Domínguez 22' | Report | F. Barcelo 3' | Stadium: Villa Olímpica Raúl Héctor Gámez |
Vélez Sarsfield v Gimnasia y Esgrima
v Gimnasia y Esgrima | 12 August 2017 Friendly | Vélez Sarsfield | – | Gimnasia y Esgrima | |
| 09:00 | Report |
Primera División
League table
| Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 41 | Qualification for Copa Sudamericana first stage |
| 13 | Belgrano | 27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 40 | |
| 14 | Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 31 | 32 | −1 | 38 | |
| 15 | Atlético Tucumán | 27 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 36 | |
| 16 | Estudiantes (LP) | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 26 | −1 | 36 |
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.[5][6]
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.[5][6]
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 12 December 2017. Source: Soccerway
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Tigre v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 25 August 2017 1 | Tigre | 0–3 | Vélez Sarsfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 19:05 | Report | M. Romero 52', 75' F. Andrada 68' | Stadium: Estadio José Dellagiovanna Referee: Darío Herrera (Argentina) |
Vélez Sarsfield v Atlético Tucumán
v Atlético Tucumán | 8 September 2017 2 | Vélez Sarsfield | 2–0 | Atlético Tucumán | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 19:05 | M. Romero 43', 73' | Report | Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Germán Delfino (Argentina) |
Talleres v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 17 September 2017 3 | Talleres | 0–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Córdoba, Argentina |
| 11:05 | Report | Stadium: Estadio La Boutique Referee: Nicolás Lamolina (Argentina) |
Vélez Sarsfield v Boca Juniors
v Boca Juniors | 23 September 2017 4 | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–4 | Boca Juniors | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 18:05 | Report | D. Benedetto 15', 51' N. Domínguez 63' (o.g.)F. Fabra 86' | Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Fernando Espinoza (Argentina) |
Independiente v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 1 October 2017 5 | Independiente | 1–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Avellaneda, Argentina |
| 16:05 | M. Meza 51' | Report | Stadium: Estadio Libertadores de América Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina) |
Vélez Sarsfield v Newell's Old Boys
v Newell's Old Boys | 14 October 2017 6 | Vélez Sarsfield | 1–0 | Newell's Old Boys | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 18:05 | M. Vargas 33' | Report | Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Darío Herrera (Argentina) |
Gimnasia y Esgrima v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 29 October 2017 7 | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 4–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 14:05 | N. Dibble 6' N. Mazzola 46'L. Faravelli 53'N. Colazo 63' | Report | Stadium: Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo Referee: Andrés Merlos (Argentina) |
Vélez Sarsfield v Unión Santa Fe
v Unión Santa Fe | 6 November 2017 8 | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–2 | Unión Santa Fe | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 21:05 | Report | F. Soldano 28' L. Gamba 68' | Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Federico Beligoy (Argentina) |
Huracán v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 21 November 2017 9 | Huracán | 1–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 21:30 | M. Bogado 25' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó Referee: Mariano González (Argentina) |
Vélez Sarsfield v Godoy Cruz
v Godoy Cruz | 23 November 2017 10 | Vélez Sarsfield | 0–1 | Godoy Cruz | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 19:15 | Report | V. Ramis 69' | Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Fernando Echenique (Argentina) |
Vélez Sarsfield v Olimpo
v Olimpo | 27 November 2017 11 | Vélez Sarsfield | 3–0 | Olimpo | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 19:15 | F. Cubero 57' G. Bergessio 79', 87' | Report | Stadium: José Amalfitani Stadium Referee: Pablo Echavarría (Argentina) |
Lanús v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 4 December 2017 12 | Lanús | 0–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Lanús, Argentina |
| 17:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de Lanús – Néstor Díaz Pérez Referee: Jorge Baliño (Argentina) |
Defensa y Justicia v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | January 2018 13 | Defensa y Justicia | – | Vélez Sarsfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Report | Stadium: Estadio Norberto "Tito" Tomaghello |
Copa Argentina
Win Draw Loss
Aldosivi v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 4 September 2017 R32 | Aldosivi | 0–1 | Vélez Sarsfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 18:00 | Report | F. Andrada 84' | Stadium: Estadio Julio Humberto Grondona Referee: Pablo Echavarría (Argentina) |
Huracán v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 6 October 2017 R16 | Huracán | 0–0 (1–3 p) | Vélez Sarsfield | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 20:30 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Diego Armando Maradona Referee: Patricio Loustau (Argentina) | ||
| Penalties | ||||
F. Coniglio  R. Ábila  P. Toranzo A. Romero | G. Díaz B. Cufré M. Vargas | |||
Atlético Tucumán v Vélez Sarsfield
v Vélez Sarsfield | 24 October 2017 QF | Atlético Tucumán | 1–0 | Vélez Sarsfield | Santa Fe, Argentina |
| 21:10 | F. Álvarez 66' | Report | Stadium: Estadio 15 de Abril Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina) |
References
- ^ "Vélez Sarsfield squad". Soccerway. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Vélez Sarsfield transfers". Soccerway. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Mercado de pases del fútbol Argentino 2017/2018: Altas, bajas y rumores". Soccerway. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Promesa de goles". Tigo Sports. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Reglamento del Campeonato de Primera División 2017–18" (PDF) (in Spanish). AFA.
- ^ "Reglamento General AFA" (PDF) (in Spanish). AFA.
