Overview

• Deportivo Madryn clinched first place in Zona A on Matchday 34 to become the first confirmed finalist for the direct promotion to Argentina's top division.
• Deportivo Maipú secured the last Reducido berth by defeating Atlanta 3-0, joining Atlanta, Tristán Suárez, Gimnasia y Tiro, San Miguel, San Martín de Tucumán and Patronato in the playoff field.
• Clarín reports Maipú's qualification followed a violent on‑field confrontation involving some players and the club's barra shortly before the match.
• Arsenal de Sarandí routed Alvarado 5-0, confirming Arsenal's relegation and sending Alvarado to the Federal A due to its indirect AFA affiliation.
• Zona B will be settled Sunday in simultaneous fixtures, with Gimnasia de Mendoza leading but not yet assured of the other final spot and the promotion final's date and neutral venue still to be confirmed.